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| Lot# & Name: |
582. Nok Head |
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| Estimate: |
$800-$1,200 |
| Current High Bid: |
$625.00 |
| Auction Closed(Final Price) |
$625.00 |
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| Category: |
African
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| Sub Category: |
Nigeria
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| Culture or Country: |
Nigeria.
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| Period: |
Ca. 100 B.C. - 500 A.D.
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| Size: |
9-1/4”H. (23.5cm). |
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| Description: |
Terracotta head, modeled in coarse orange-tempered clay, depicting a youthful aristocrat or court figure with an elaborate coiffure bearing node-shaped detailing around the hairline, grooved patterning at the back, and grooved hair extending down the nape. The face has wide-set, ovate eyes with large hollowed pupils, a broad nose, hollowed ears, and puckered lips. Separated from body, back of headdress lost, repaired at hairline. |
| Provenance: |
Ex. Private German collection possibly purchased at Bonhams in the 1970's. |
| Shipping Fee: |
| National: |
$0.00 |
| International: |
$0.00 (This is approximate and for Postal Service. Prices may vary, especially for private carriers such as: FEDEX, UPS and BAX).
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Nok Head
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BIDDER |
BID |
QTY |
Original Bid Time |
| 1. |
pdohert |
$625.00 |
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9/16/2026 3:29:19 PM |
| 2. |
Invaluable |
$600.00 |
1 |
9/16/2026 3:28:46 PM |
| 3. |
Invaluable |
$550.00 |
1 |
9/16/2026 3:28:29 PM |
| 4. |
Invaluable |
$500.00 |
1 |
9/16/2026 3:28:10 PM |
| 5. |
Invaluable |
$450.00 |
1 |
9/16/2026 3:27:47 PM |
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