1 / 5
Photo 1/5 du lotPhoto 2/5 du lotPhoto 3/5 du lotPhoto 4/5 du lotPhoto 5/5 du lot
Hôtel des Ventes de Troyes

297 - Bura anthropomorphic head, Niger Provenance: Private collect…
See original version (French)

Estimate €80 - €120
Sale commission
Description
Bura anthropomorphic head, Niger Provenance: Private collection, Belgium, acquired from Scanzi (G. Franco), Italy Materials: Terracotta. Height: 17 cm Presented with base, in gallery condition. Terracotta head attributed to the Bura culture, characterised by a sober and powerful stylisation, with compact volume and marked striations evoking a hairstyle or symbolic treatment of the skull. of the skull. The surface has an old patina and erosion consistent with archaeological works from this works from this cultural area.
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