Hôtel des Ventes de Troyes
167
-
Niger terracotta anthropomorphic figure
Materials: Terracott…
See original version (French)
167
-
Niger terracotta anthropomorphic figure
Materials: Terracott…
See original version (French)
Estimate €150 - €300
Voluntary lot
Description
Niger terracotta anthropomorphic figure
Materials: Terracotta.
Base included (gallery condition).
Provenance: Private collection, Belgium.
Dimensions: H. 21 cm.
This anthropomorphic terracotta figure is characterised by a slender silhouette, a schematised face with perforated features and a particularly expressive conical headdress.
face with perforated features and a particularly expressive conical hairstyle.
The numerous traces of erosion, the ancient deposits and the irregular surface bear witness to an apparent
of its apparent great age. Although terracotta production in Niger remains a complex area
complex field of study and attribution, this work is captivating for its archaic character and the intensity
and the intensity of its sculptural presence.
See original version (French)
Auto-translation. Refer to original language for legal validity.
About the sale
ARTS OF AFRICA & OCEANIA: Three exceptional family collections
Auction location
Auction time
06/22/2026 at 2:00 PM
Pictures credits: Contact the Auction House
You may also like