A beautiful head, fragment of an ancient commemorative statue in a superb classical style. Katsina, Nigeria, 500 B.C. - 500 A.D. A thermoluminescence test ASA n°21.18.21 - TL 807.166 will be given to the buyer. Chamotte terracotta (including numerous mica chips), old breakage visible on the neck and very slight erosion on the chin and ears, otherwise excellent condition. Height: 27 cm Provenance : - Hélène Leloup Collection, Paris. - Passed on by descent.