NIGERIA, culture Nok, 
Male anthropomorphic head. 

Strongly chamotte terracotta, surmounted by a very beautiful headdress with buns. 

Dated by Thermoluminescence certificate, 1400 / 1900 years.

Base in blackened metal.

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.
Timed Wednesday 16 February 2022・20:00 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 9

NIGERIA, culture Nok, Male anthropomorphic head. Strongly chamotte terracotta, surmounted by a very beautiful headdress with buns. Dated by Thermoluminescence certificate, 1400 / 1900 years. Base in blackened metal. 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
€250 - €300
Result
€250
Buyer's premium
24%
NIGERIA, culture Nok, Male anthropomorphic head. Strongly chamotte terracotta, surmounted by a very beautiful headdress with buns. Dated by Thermoluminescence certificate, 1400 / 1900 years. Base in blackened metal. 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 Wednesday 16 February 2022・20:00 (Europe/Paris)
Sale location coming soon 7 rue Drouot 75009 Paris