Fine Arms, Armour, Ethnographic & Asian
By Scollard Auctions
Nov 29, 2023
Brea, California, United States
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LOT 284:

Ancient Terracotta Bura Figure


Start price:
$ 500
Estimated price :
$800 - $1,200
Buyer's Premium: 25% More details
sales tax: 7.75% On the full lot's price and commission
Auction took place on Nov 29, 2023 at Scollard Auctions
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Ancient Terracotta Bura Figure
West Africa, Bura culture 3rd-13 century. Ancient Bura terracotta figure with outstretched arms and legs, happy facial expression and detailed designs to chest and waist belt. Size 10 1/2" H x 4 3/4" W, 12 1/2" H on included stand.

Collected in 1979, Family collection of an esteemed diplomat and ambassador amassed during travel and work circa 1960-1990s in the medical field providing charitable advanced medical care throughout the African continent and internationally.. Family collection of an esteemed diplomat and ambassador amassed during travel and work circa 1960-1990s in the medical field providing charitable advanced medical care throughout the African continent and internationally.