NIGERIA, culture Nok,
Male anthropomorphic head.
Strongly chamotte terracotta, topped by a very nice headdress with buns.
Dated by Thermoluminescence certificate, 1400 / 1900 years.
Blackened metal base.
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.