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Nok, Katsina, Sokoto : Nok Terracotta Head of a Woman
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Nok Terracotta Head of a Woman - DA.709
Origin: Nigeria
Circa: 500
BC
to 200
AD
Dimensions:
5.7" (14.5cm) high
Collection: African Art
Style: Nok
Medium: Terracotta
Condition: Extra Fine
$3,500.00
Location: United States
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| Description |
The artifacts of the ancient Nok people are
among the oldest sculptures found in Africa
outside of Egypt. Because their existence was not
even know until archaeological expeditions in the
1940’s, almost nothing is known of their
customs or culture. However, through recent
finds, we can determine the expanse of their
civilization and the unity of their artistic style.
Although only a fragment, the emphasis of Nok
statuary was always on the head, a stylistic
tendency still prevalent in black African art.
This head is a relic from an ancient civilization; a
reminder of how rich and beautiful our common
cultural heritage really is.
- (DA.709)
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