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Nok Terracotta Standing Dignitary Figure, TL Tested, Nigeria Africa 500-100 BC
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Nok Terracotta Standing Dignitary Figure in Royal Pose. I-II Century AD. Certificate of Authenticity with TL Test and Passport from Europe. Museum Piece.
The Nok culture of northern Nigeria, a civilization that existed from approximately 500 B.C. to about 500 A.D., is principally known for its terracotta figures. Relatively little is known about the purpose of these figures or the civilization that created such extraordinary sculptural representations of its people.
A few of the remarkable characteristics that distinguish Nok pieces from terracottas of later cultures in Nigeria include the triangular, pierced eyes; the elaborate coiffure and beard; and the placement of the ears.
This work depicts a person of high status wearing elaborate beaded jewelry, and with a broken baton on his right arm and a missing symbol on the left. These are symbols of authority also found in ancient Egyptian depictions of the Pharaohs and the god Osiris.
The Nok culture existed during the late Pharaonic period and intra-African trading could have spread Egyptian influences into many other parts of Africa.
Thermoluminescence Test positive from Ralph Kotalla Lab in Germany.
- Dimensions:Height: 30 in (76.2 cm)Width: 10 in (25.4 cm)Depth: 11 in (27.94 cm)
- Style:Primitive (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:500-100 BC
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:San Pedro Garza Garcia, MX
- Reference Number:Seller: AF-0031stDibs: LU317239608231
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