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Terracotta Bura, Asinda-Sikka, Niger. African art

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Terracotta Bura, Asinda-Sikka, Niger. African art

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Terracotta Bura, Asinda-Sikka, Niger.
Burial urn, highly decorated funeral phallic-shaped pot.
Thermoluminescence certificate available.
Dimensions. Height: 13.8 in. - 84 cm.
Date: 4th-5th century A.C. (approx.)
Pub. in: A. Bartolomucci, Memorie dâ€™Africa cultura Bura Asinda Sikka , African Art Gallery ed., Milano 2014. p. 28 fig. 96.

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Terracotta Bura, Asinda-Sikka, Niger. African art

Name: Terracotta Bura, Asinda-Sikka, Niger. African art
SKU: 67011688
Price: 1400 EUR
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