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Ancient Katsina Sculpture Head, 200 BC-100 AD Nigeria

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Ancient Katsina Sculpture Head, 200 BC-100 AD Nigeria

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A very rare ancient relic from Africa's past, a terracotta head, likely a fragment from a sculpture, katsina culture, Nigeria and dating back to 200 BC to 100 AD. This Nok related artifact features a janus head with two faces and small round ears. The fragment is stable but fragile and is quite large, at 7.5 x 7 inches. * restored from several pieces. Provenance: Dr Brian Healy Estate, NY.

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fair, fragile, restored from several pieces. what remains is intact

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Ancient Katsina Sculpture Head, 200 BC-100 AD Nigeria

Name: Ancient Katsina Sculpture Head, 200 BC-100 AD Nigeria
SKU: 75409712
Price: 200 USD
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Estimate $500 - $1,000

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