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167 - Niger terracotta anthropomorphic figure Materials: Terracott…
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Estimate €150 - €300
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.
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About the sale ARTS OF AFRICA & OCEANIA: Three exceptional family collections
Auction location
Auction time 06/22/2026 at 2:00 PM
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