Description : African Art. Nok terracotta, Jemaa region, Nigeria.Important and rare kneeling female figure, elaborate coiffure, collar, semi-circular pierced eyes, pierced nose and ears. Missing right arm, small losses and surface erosion. Thermoluminescence certificate available.Dimensions. Height: 22 in. - 56 cm. Weight: 14 lb. - 6,5 kg.Date: 5th century B.C. (approx.)Pub. in: A. Bartolomucci, Memorie d'Africa Le antiche culture della Nigeria, African Art Gallery ed., Milano 2014, p. 44 fig. 118 (Catalogue).
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About the lot N° 144 Title : Nok Terracotta Condition report : Important and rare kneeling female figure, elaborate coiffure, collar, semi-circular pierced eyes, pierced nose and ears. Missing right arm, small losses and surface erosion. Thermoluminescence certificate available. Ansuini 1860 Auctions, auctioneer, Rome, ITIt's free to register now to view! Sale title : AFRICAN ART COLLECTION BARTOLOMUCCI & FINE ART Sale date : 25 Sep 2018It's free to register now to view! Sale Reference : Live Sale