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This is the rating and price for Magnificent Nok Head And Torso, 1960



Description : Approximately 500 BCE to 200 CE fragmented terracotta head, neck and torso with pitted eyes and slit mouth. Black pigment around the eyes and shoulder. Size 7 3/4 on include custom stand, figure 5 3/4 H Noted from the previous owner, a short history about Nok. The katsina style emerged along with the Nok culture. Discovered through archeological expeditions in the 1940's, almost nothing is known about the society or it's customs other than the spectacular terra cotta sculptures they left behind. If not for these artifacts, their culture might have been completely forgotten. 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.
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Estimate (low-high) : 500 USD-750 USD It's free to register now to view!

About the lot N° 175
Title : Magnificent Nok Head And Torso, Period : 1960
Condition report : As-is with losses as shown, one ear missing, arms missing, pitting and soiling throughout.
Scollard Auctions, auctioneer, Brea, US It's free to register now to view!
Sale title : Arms, Armour, Asian and Ethnographic Antiques
Sale date : 14 Nov 2023 It's free to register now to view!
Sale Reference : Live Sale

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