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A fragmentary terracotta in the style of Nok, Nigeria, with along face, large eyes with eyebrow carvings over them, a small nose and narrow round mouth; the ears are carved high and the head has small protrusions for coiffure. Certificate of origin and provenance.

“Nok head fragments were once part of entire bodies and are the most renowned objects within the corpus known to date. These objects are so highly varied that it is likely they were modelled individually rather than cast from molds. Although terracottas are usually formed using additive techniques, many Nok pieces were sculpted subtractively in a manner similar to carving. This distinctive approach suggests that a comparable wood-carving tradition may have influenced them. The heads of Nok terracottas are invariably proportionally large relative to the bodies, and while not enough is known of Nok culture to explain this apparent imbalance, it is interesting to note that a similar emphasis of the head in later African art traditions often signifies respect for intelligence.” Source: The Met Museum, New York.

Terracotta - Fair condition

Head - Nok - Nigeria

African & Tribal Art

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Closing date

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Location

France

Belgium

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The Netherlands

Germany

Italy

Portugal

Hungary

Switzerland

Luxembourg

Brand

Object

Tribal art and objects

Tribal sculptures statues carvings and figurines

Tribal masks

Tribal weaponry and shields

Mask

Sculpture

Ancestor figure

Dance mask

Figure

Statue

Short sword

Painting

Statuette

Dagger

Tribal textiles and clothing

Spear

Fetish figure

Giclée

Throwing weapon

Club

Tribal architectural ornaments

Tribal currency

Traditional drum

Harp

Country of origin

DR Congo

Nigeria

Mali

Gabon

Côte d'Ivoire

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Ghana

Cameroon

Burkina Faso

Congo

South Africa

Angola

Benin

Africa

Ethiopia

Tanzania

Côte d’Ivoire

Chad

Togo

Central African Republic

Guinea

Kenya

Morocco

Niger

Material

Wood

Bronze

Iron (cast)

Iron (wrought)

Copper

Brass

Iron (cast/wrought)

Terracotta

Leather

Metal

Earthenware

Textile

Bone

Textiles

Cotton

Paper

Hardwood

Steel

Clay

Marble

Canvas

Glass

Gilt bronze

Gender

Unisex

Condition

Good condition

Excellent condition

Fair condition

Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes

Good

Fair condition -  heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing

Excellent

Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear

Needs restoration

Very good

Fair

Good condition - used with some signs of wear

Good condition, see description

Good condition - used with small signs of ageing

Poor

Very good condition - slightly used with small signs of wear

Used but like new

Period

Mid 20th century

Early 20th century

Late 20th century

1960-1970

1940-1950

1920-1930

2020+

Late 19th century

1950-1960

1930-1940

1900-1910

1910-1920

1850-1900

1970-1980

Early 18th century

1980-1990

2000-2010

Early 17th century

Late 18th century

Early 19th century

1800-1850

1450-1500

1750-1800

2010-2020

Mid 19th century

Certification

No laboratory report

Subject

Abstract

Abstract figure

Style

Antique

Vintage

Antique inspired

Contemporary

Modern

Abstract Expressionism

Technique

Acrylic on canvas

Mixed media on panel

Mixed media

Oil on canvas

Signature

Not signed

Hand signed

Edition

Unique

Limited edition

Limited and numbered edition

Colour

Brown

Black

Gold

Cream

Multicolour

1900-2000

After 2000

1400-1900

Artist

Alberto Ricardo (XXI)

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