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African Bura Terracotta Memorial Head

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Description

Africa, Niger, Bura Asinda-Sikka culture, ca. 3rd to 11th century CE. A memorial head made of baked terracotta, modelled in a characteristically oval form with a pronounced vertical nose, applied ears, pursed full lips, a soft jaw line, incised eyes and and straight coiffure from the Bura-Asinda-Sikka culture along the lower Niger River valley in Niger and Burkina Faso. Examples like this were initially discovered in 1975, many by farmers who were preparing their fields. Hence many Bura sculptural works were accidentally broken by shovels before serious archaeological excavations began in 1983. Custom lucite stand. Size: head itself measures 3.25" W x 5.25" H (8.3 cm x 13.3 cm); 5.5" (14 cm) H on stand

Provenance: Ex Peter Arnovick Collection, Los Altos CA

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Condition

Expected surface wear with break to lower end.

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African Bura Terracotta Memorial Head

Name: African Bura Terracotta Memorial Head
SKU: 49273266
Price: 250 USD
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