Brea, California, United States
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Join us for a variety auction featuring a wide array of Asian lots including Chinese bronze, jewelry and hardstone. Nice Filipino edged weapons. Fine jewelry including Chinese and Native American pieces. Authentic Pre-Columbian terracotta examples.
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LOT 414:
Sokoto Terracotta Head, 500 BCE - 200 CE
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Start price:
$
200
Estimated price :
$600 - $900
Buyer's Premium: 25%
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sales tax: 7.75%
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Sokoto Terracotta Head, 500 BCE - 200 CE
Africa, Nigeria, Sokoto / Katsina / Nok cultures 500 BCE - 200 CE. Highly stylized head with round skull and deep carved facial features including eyes, hair or headdress, and mouth. Size 5" H, 6 1/2" 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.
