Arms, Armour, Minerals, Asian & Ethnographic
от Scollard Auctions
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12.12.23
Brea, California, Соединенные Штаты
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Just in time for the holidays, auction featuring arms and armour from varied cultures, fine examples of entry level minerals, select fossils, amazing jewelry, Asian artifacts and a variety of ethnographic pieces including African and Filipino lots.
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ЛОТ 309:
Ancient African Nok / Katsina Terracotta Head, 500 BCE-200 CE
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Стартовая цена:
$
375
Эстимейт :
$800 - $1 200
Комиссия аукционного дома: 25%
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НДС: 7.75%
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Ancient African Nok / Katsina Terracotta Head, 500 BCE-200 CE
Africa, Nigeria (Ancient Katsina State) Male Bust of a shorthaired figure with large forehead and lifelike features, the figures eyes appear squinted or relaxed. Nok / Katsina / Sokoto inhabited present day Nigeria, Niger, and portions of Eastern Benin and is believed to be the earliest known civilization of the continent possibly as early as 1500BCE until 200CE. After their first discovery of the terracotta's circa 1928 they have been characterized with examples of elongated faces, lifelike features, triangular or horizontal eyes, and often depict warriors or important figures. 8 3/4" H on included custom stand, head 6 1/2" H x 4 1/4" L
Family collection of an esteemed diplomat and ambassador amassed during travel and work circa 1960-1990s in the medical field providing charitable advanced medical care throughout the African continent and internationally.
