Small Bura head, Asinda Sikka (?), Niger
Earthenware with ochre slip
H. 13 cm
Fr…

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Small Bura head, Asinda Sikka (?), Niger Earthenware with ochre slip H. 13 cm Fragment depicting a truncated cone-shaped head with a nose line, short notched eyes, openwork ears and nostrils. Expert : Emmanuelle MENUET

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Small Bura head, Asinda Sikka (?), Niger

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