Bidspirit auction | African Terracotta Male Head

African Terracotta Male Head - Africa, style of West African terracotta circa 500 BE to 200 CE . Terracotta head fragment with sensitively modeled features, including narrow slit eyes, a broad nose, parted mouth, and a textured coiffure rendered in small rounded locks. The softened planes of the face and weathered earthen surface give the piece an appealing archaic character, while the fragmentary state contributes to its sculptural presence. Presented on a later stand. Height 7 in. overall with stand.