Bidspirit auction | Nok Terracotta Female Head, 500CE

Nok Terracotta Female Head, 500CE - 200CE - West Africa, possibly Nigeria, Nok Circa 500 BCE ? 200 CE A finely modeled terracotta female head, the serene face rendered with softly defined almond-shaped eyes, a straight nose, and composed closed mouth, the features framed by an elaborate coiffure of gridded, textured masses falling along the sides and back of the head. Presented on a custom stand. Height: 8 in. overall with stand This lot is offered without reserve Ex-Los Angeles Collection Condition: The warm reddish-brown earthen surface shows light encrustation and wear consistent with age, contributing to the sculpture's appealing patina and excavated character.