1 / 8
Hôtel des Ventes de Troyes
298
-
Bura anthropomorphic head, Niger - Asinda Sikka site
Provena…
See original version (French)
298
-
Bura anthropomorphic head, Niger - Asinda Sikka site
Provena…
See original version (French)
Estimate €200 - €300
Voluntary lot
Description
Bura anthropomorphic head, Niger - Asinda Sikka site
Provenance: Belgian private collection, acquired from G. Franco Scanzi, Italy.
Material: terracotta.
Height: 13 cm
Presented with base, in gallery condition.
A terracotta head with a sober and powerful stylisation, characterised by an elongated face, a prominent nose
and a slightly half-open mouth. The surface has a mineral patina
consistent with the archaeological finds from the Asinda Sikka site. The economy of plastic means
and the balance of the volumes reflect the ancient Bura aesthetic, where formal expression
naturalistic detail, giving the piece a remarkable sculptural presence.
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