Brea, California, United States
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Closing out spring with a wide variety of arms, armour, ethnographic and ancient art as well as Asian and decorative pieces. Lots are priced to sell
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LOT 301:
Ancient Nok Terracotta Head, 500 BCE-500 CE
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Start price:
$
325
Estimated price :
$800 - $1,200
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sales tax: 7.75%
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Ancient Nok Terracotta Head, 500 BCE-500 CE
Terracotta head of a male figure with hat and wide brow.
Nok figures and the discovery of the culture circa 1928 has indicated the remains of the Nok civilization once span a large area of Nigeria, Niger, and portions of Eastern Benin. The figures are marked by a style of elongated faces with horizontal triangular eyes and often depict warriors or important figures. Size 7" H on included custom stand.
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.
Condition: Loss to remainder of figure, thick stable fissure to left side of head and across eyes.
