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Nok culture, Nigeria, probably the north-central region, Jos…
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Nok culture, Nigeria, probably the north-central region, Jos…
See original version (French)
Estimate €1,500 - €2,000
Voluntary lot
Description
Nok culture, Nigeria, probably the north-central region, Jos Plateau. Statuette, 1000 BC – 300 AD. Made of coarse ochre-beige terracotta, depicting a kneeling figure adorned with a necklace, bracelets and a belt indicated by incised horizontal striations
H. 46 cm Provenance: > Former auction house in Périgueux, 1980s/1990s
> Private collection
Bibliography: > Ader auction, 14 March 2018, for a comparable statuette – lot 200
Condition report: Mounted on a plinth, with some damage
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About the sale
Archaeology • Ancient & Modern Art • African & Asian Art • Decorative Arts
Auction location
Auction time
06/27/2026 at 10:30 AM
Pictures credits: Contact the Auction House
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