A rare and superb frontal bust. In keeping with the classic typology of these works, the human body is only depicted at the waist, and the legs are not included. The face, with two barbels at the corners of the mouth extended by a beautiful three-part beard, and the classic old-style hairstyle exude great serenity. Sokoto, Mali Dating: 500 BC - 500 AD Fine-grained terracotta with slight mica inclusions, visible old missing parts, slight surface wear, slight infiltration on the top of the skull, beautiful old ochre engobe. H. Height : 42 cm Provenance : - Pierre Dartevelle, Brussels - Marc Blanpain Collection, Brussels