NIGERIA, culture Nok, 
Male anthropomorphic head. 

Strongly chamotte terracotta, topped by a very nice headdress with buns. 

Dated by Thermoluminescence certificate, 1400 / 1900 years.

Blackened metal base.

H. 20 cm - H. with base : 29cm.

Important missing parts and visible restorations. 



Provenance : 

Private collection.



A certificate of thermoluminescence from the QED Laboratory will be given to the buyer.
Live Friday 1 October 2021・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 74

NIGERIA, culture Nok, Male anthropomorphic head. Strongly chamotte terracotta, topped by a very nice headdress with buns. Dated by Thermoluminescence certificate, 1400 / 1900 years. Blackened metal base. H. 20 cm - H. with base : 29cm. Important missing parts and visible restorations. Provenance : Private collection. A certificate of thermoluminescence from the QED Laboratory will be given to the buyer.

Estimate
€700 - €800
Result
Not communicated
Buyer's premium
24%
NIGERIA, culture Nok, Male anthropomorphic head. Strongly chamotte terracotta, topped by a very nice headdress with buns. Dated by Thermoluminescence certificate, 1400 / 1900 years. Blackened metal base. H. 20 cm - H. with base : 29cm. Important missing parts and visible restorations. Provenance : Private collection. A certificate of thermoluminescence from the QED Laboratory will be given to the buyer.
Sale Friday 1 October 2021・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 6 - Hôtel Drouot 9, rue Drouot 75009 Paris