Description:

Africa, Mali/Niger, Bura Asinda-Sikka culture, ca. 3rd to 11th centuries CE. A carved solid terracotta memorial head from a vessel or figure, with pierced eyes, straight protruding nose, slit mouth, rounded applied chin, a plaited coiffure, extended neck, and applied collar with incised decoration, mounted upon a square lucite base. Very little is actually known about the Bura Asinda-Sikka civilization. Archaeologists first discovered the site (to the northwest of Niamey, the capital of Niger, and in Burkina Faso) in 1975 and excavations were begun in 1983. Size: head itself measures 3" L x 2.75" W x 5.375" H (7.6 cm x 7 cm x 13.7 cm); 6.5" H (16.5 cm) on stand.

Provenance: Ex Peter Arnovick Collection, Los Altos CA

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  • Condition: Expected surface wear with minor losses to collar, upper lip, and coiffure as shown.

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