Lot no. 293
NOK, Katsina Ala style, NIGERIA (5th century BC - 5th century AD)
Important terracotta statue of a high-ranking man, as evidenced by his ornamentation. He is seated, his right arm (missing) raised and his long chin resting on his right knee. He is wearing a headdress (bonnet) with three horns from which his hair emerges in plaits at the sides. Antique piece completed with modern parts during its restoration (see attached tests).
H. 65cm
QED Thermoluminescence Test - Olivier Langevin, Laboratory, Ref : QED2526/FA-0103 of 27/06/2025
Copy of Thermoluminescence Test ASA - Francine Maurer, Ref: 292427 - TL 122133 dated 04/02/2002
Accidents and restorations
See original version (French) Auto-translation. Refer to original language for legal validity.
Pictures credits: Contact organization
African, American and Oceanic Art
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