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A Nok Head
A Nok Head
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Description
Gedenk-Kopf
Nok-Kultur, Nigeria
Mit Sockel / with base
Terrakotta. H 17 cm.

Provenienz:
- Galerie Walu, Zürich (1990).
- Hammer Auktion 53, 14.04.2020, Lot 45 (unpaid & canceled sale).

Thermolumineszenz-Altersbestimmung: 2250 Jahre (+/- 20 %).

Abgebildet in Loudmer Katalog, Paris, Dezember 1992, Lot 85.

Damals wie folgt beschrieben: "Tête en terre cuite, la coiffe composée de chignons en bulbes et de grosses nattes tressées, l'une en bandeau frontal, les deux autres de part et d'autre du visage; le front est large, les yeaux en demi-lune légèrement exorbités, les pupilles percées. le nez et la bouche rapprochés. La surface terreuse de l'objet conserve des traces de coups de pioche.

Test de thermoluminescence indiquant que la dernière cuisson de cet objet remonte à environ 2000 ans."

CHF 5 000 / 10 000
EUR 4 300 / 8 600

Condition
The condition (wear, eventual cracks, tear, other imperfections and the effects of aging etc. if applicable) of this lot is as visible on the multiple photos we have uploaded for your documentation.

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