Terra Cotta Male Nok Head, 1500 BCE-500 CE

West Africa, Northern Nigeria, Nok, ca. 1500 BCE to 500 CE. An abstract terracotta figure, featuring primarily the head and torso, molded in a cylindrical shape. The presumably male figure has a chara

**First Time At Auction** West Africa, Northern Nigeria, Nok culture, ca. 500 BCE to 600 CE. A hand-built and hollow terracotta head of a man with a pecked beard and a prominent chin. The neckline is

3 Ancient African Nok Terracotta Heads, 500 BCE - 200 CE. Size: Ranging from 4.5'' x 3.5'' x 3.5'' (11 x 9 x 9 cm) to 7.5'' x 4.5'' x 5.5'' (19 x 11 x 14 cm). Provenance: Ex. collection Karim Deen.

Nok Culture, terracotta head, Likely 500 BCE-200 CE, Central Nigeria, modeled with triangular eyes, coiffure, mounted to custom stand, 8"h (head) Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Philip G

Nok Culture, terracotta head, Likely 500 BCE-200 CE, Central Nigeria, modeled with triangular eyes, mustache and beard, coiffure, mounted to custom stand, 9"h (head) Provenance: Estate of Distinguishe

Nok Culture, (2) terracotta heads, Likely 500 BCE-200 CE, Central Nigeria, hand-modeled with incised features, coiffure, each mounted to custom stand, each approx. 8"h (head) Provenance: Estate of Dis

Nok Culture, (2) terracotta heads, Likely 500 BCE-200 CE, Central Nigeria, hand-modeled with incised features, coiffure, each mounted to custom stand, 6"h (larger head) Provenance: Estate of Distingui

Nok Culture, (3) terracotta heads, Likely 500 BCE-200 CE, Central Nigeria, hand-modeled with incised features, (2) human, (1) zoomorphic, all mounted to custom stand, 9"h (largest), 4"(smallest) Prove

An ancient terracotta clay fragment of a sculpture which can be dated broadly between 500 BCE and 200 CE. A fragment of what was originally a full figure. Preserved fragments of other statues indicate

West Africa, Central Nigeria, Nok, ca. 500 BCE to 200 CE. An expressive bust modeled from a coarse, quartz-tempered clay to depict an expressive visage comprised of partially pierced round eyes, furro

Africa, Northern Nigeria, Nok, ca. 500 BCE to 200 CE. A handsome terracotta head from one of the oldest African centers of figural sculpture and ironworks. The ancient head displays characteristic tra

A Very rare ancient relic from West Africa, Central Nigeria, Nok culture, ca. 500 BCE to 200 CE. A terracotta headvmade of a coarse, quartz-tempered clay. The features were hand-modeled, and the face

Nok Culture, (4) terracotta figures, Likely 500 BCE-200 CE, Central Nigeria, all fragmentary, including a large head and torso with modeled features, beard, and head ornament, 12"h x 8"w x 4"d, a full

Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Jalisco, ca. 200 BCE to 500 CE. This is a male figure strapped to a pallet. The pallet had two hoops, one at each end, but now it just has the one near the man's head. This

Nok Head Terracotta head, Nok Culture, Nigeria, 200 B.C.E.- 300 C.E.; 9" tall, 14" including custum mount; ex Irwin H. Hersey collection, New York City; restoration to head's upper left forehead but o

Nok figure-Terracotta Male Head. NOK. NIGERIA, II CENTURY BC - II CENTURY CE. Size 4 1/2 inches high. A terracotta head of a man. Ex Private New York city collection acquired 1980's.

This is a large and impressive ancient fragment of a sculpture from the Sokoto culture, ca. 500 BCE to 200 CE. A relatively rare Sokoto terracotta head featuring the characteristic overhanging brows,

Pre-Columbian, southern Mexico / northern Central America, Olmec to Proto-Mayan, ca. 500 BCE to 200 CE. A collection of twenty-four ceramic heads from the transitional period between the Olmec and the

Pre-Columbian, Ecuador, Jamacoaque, ca. 500 BCE to 500 CE. A terracotta head of a near spherical shape with nicely delineated almond shaped eyes outlined with applied filets, a protuding nose adorned

Pre-Columbian style Colima redware acrobat vessel, Possibly of the period (c. 200 BCE-500 CE), red terracotta pottery, modeled as a male figure in a back arch position, hands and feet firmly planted o

Africa, Nigeria, Sokoto culture, ca. 500 BCE to 200 CE. An impressive and relatively rare Sokoto terracotta head, with characteristic overhanging brows. It is difficult to ascertain whether it had a f

This is a wonderful ancient fragment of a sculpture from the Sokoto culture, ca. 500 BCE to 200 CE. An relatively rare Sokoto terracotta head featuring the characteristic overhanging brows, heavy lidd

Nok Culture, terracotta figure, Likely 500 BCE-200 CE, Central Nigeria, quartz studded clay, hand-modeled with moulded and incised features, coiffure, wearing necklace bands, hands clutching implement

Ancient West Africa, Nigeria, Nok culture, ca. 500 BCE to 600 CE. A hand-built terracotta effigy depicting a kneeling figure with arms held tightly against the ribs. The figure wears a set of parallel