An elegant head displaying all the canons of Nok art. Nok culture, Nigeria Dating: 650 BC - 350 AD Thermoluniscence test, Alliance Science Art - Francine Maurer, Ref : 16.10.24 - TL 2.711.027 Ochre terracotta, old visible marks, surface wear, beautiful light ochre slip. H. 14 cm Provenance : - Pierre Dartevelle, Brussels - Marc Blanpain Collection, Brussels
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Lot no. 33

An elegant head displaying all the canons of Nok art. Nok culture, Nigeria Dating: 650 BC - 350 AD Thermoluniscence test, Alliance Science Art - Francine Maurer, Ref : 16.10.24 - TL 2.711.027 Ochre terracotta, old visible marks, surface wear, beautiful light ochre slip. H. 14 cm Provenance : - Pierre Dartevelle, Brussels - Marc Blanpain Collection, Brussels

Estimate
€1,500 - €2,500
Result
€325
Buyer's premium
30%
An elegant head displaying all the canons of Nok art. Nok culture, Nigeria Dating: 650 BC - 350 AD Thermoluniscence test, Alliance Science Art - Francine Maurer, Ref : 16.10.24 - TL 2.711.027 Ochre terracotta, old visible marks, surface wear, beautiful light ochre slip. H. 14 cm Provenance : - Pierre Dartevelle, Brussels - Marc Blanpain Collection, Brussels
Sale
Arts of Africa
Wednesday 25 June 2025・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 9 - Hôtel Drouot 9, rue Drouot 75009 Paris