Description : Nok terracotta, Jemaa region, Nigeria.Important and rare female bust with typical Nok features, big and elaborated collar and belt big and elaborate, triangular eyes, pierced nose. Missing parts, surface erosion.Thermoluminescence certificate.Dimensions. Height: 19.7 in. - 50 cm. Weight: 15 lb. - 7 kg.Date: 3th-5th century B.C. (approx.)Pub. in: A. Bartolomucci, Memorie d’Africa Le antiche culture della Nigeria, African Art Gallery ed., Milano 2014, p. 40 fig. 134 (Catalogue).
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About the lot N° 143 Title : Nok Terracotta Size : Height: 19.7 in. - 50 cm, Weight: 15 lb. - 7 kg Condition report : Missing parts, surface erosion 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