Description:

Africa, Northeast Nigeria, Katsina, ca. 1st to 4th century CE. A finely modeled head from the Katsina culture of ancient Nigeria that displays all the stylistic dictates embraced by the Katsina culture such as the oval shaped face, the half-closed eyes, short nose, and pointed chin--all characteristics adhered to by most Katsina sculptors. The Katsina aesthetic shares affinities with that of classical Nok, such as the globular eyes, however the penchant for naturalism departs a bit and seems to aspire to portraiture. A rare and elegant example. Custom, museum-quality stand. Size: head itself measures 5" L x 3.25" W x 5" H (12.7 cm x 8.3 cm x 12.7 cm); 8.5" H (21.6 cm) on stand

Provenance: Ex Peter Arnovick Collection, Los Altos CA

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#112107

  • Condition: A fragment but a very nice representative example nonetheless. Expected surface wear as shown.

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