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Description : Africa, northeast Nigeria to southwestern Chad, ca. 3rd to 13th centuries CE. Unusual carved stone slab of a type similar to those found in the Bura culture primarily of eastern Nigeria but purportedly found in southwestern Chad. A tall, thin sculpture with nearly rounded eyes, a long nose, and an oval open mouth delinated in low-relief. The body is thin and rectangular - lacking any additional features. A fine rare example. Size: 6.75 L x 2.5 W x 20 H (17.1 cm x 6.4 cm x 50.8 cm)
Provenance: private Houston, Texas, USA collection, purchased from Matt Scheiner at Gallery Jatad, Houston, Texas, USA in 2015
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About the lot N° 150 Title : Ancient African Stone Figure - Bura Condition report : Intact with numerous pock marks and minor areas of loss. Artemis Gallery, auctioneer, Louisville, USIt's free to register now to view! Sale title : Fine Antiquities | Asian | Ethnographic Art Sale date : 08 Apr 2021It's free to register now to view! Sale Reference : Live Sale
