Description : An ancient African terracotta sculpture of a sitting woman with stylized hairstyle and holding a pestle, dating from a span of time between the 2nd C. B.C. to the 2nd century A.D. The figure belongs to the central Nigeria cultural sites of the Nok Civilization. Most of the pieces from archaeological sites in and out of the Kaduna State are extremely difficult to date due millennia of a long lasting process of natural erosion and deposition. Nok terracottas were scattered at various depths throughout the Sahel grasslands, causing difficulty in the dating and classification of the mysterious artifacts. The function of Nok terracotta sculptures is still unknown. For the most part, the terracotta is preserved in the form of scattered fragments. That is why Nok art is well known today mostly for the heads, both male and female, whose hairstyles are particularly detailed and refined. Untested, unknown provenance. Provenance: Kamyas Antiquities and Ethnographic Art, NYC. Weight 499 grams.
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About the lot N° 406 Title : Antique 3Rd Century Nigeria Nok Terracotta Figure Size : H 7 3/4 in. All measurements are approximate. Condition report : Overall good antique condition. UNTESTED, no documents available. Broken and missing parts as expected on items of this nature. Signs of age and wear. Refer to photos. Sold As Is. Antique Arena Inc, auctioneer, Brooklyn, USIt's free to register now to view! Sale title : FINE ART AND ANTIQUE ESTATE AUCTION 103 Sale date : 13 May 2023It's free to register now to view! Sale Reference : Live Sale