A rare and beautiful anthropozoomorphic head. Nok culture, Nigeria Dating: 650 B.C. - 350 AD ASA thermoluminescence test dated May 30, 1994 will be given to the buyer. Ochre terracotta, with visible old chips, surface wear, beautiful light ochre slip. Height: 22 cm Provenance : - Hélène Leloup Collection, Paris. - Transmitted by descent.
Live Friday 31 October 2025・17:30 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 303

A rare and beautiful anthropozoomorphic head. Nok culture, Nigeria Dating: 650 B.C. - 350 AD ASA thermoluminescence test dated May 30, 1994 will be given to the buyer. Ochre terracotta, with visible old chips, surface wear, beautiful light ochre slip. Height: 22 cm Provenance : - Hélène Leloup Collection, Paris. - Transmitted by descent.

Estimate
€2,000 - €3,000
Result
€3,250
Buyer's premium
30%
A rare and beautiful anthropozoomorphic head. Nok culture, Nigeria Dating: 650 B.C. - 350 AD ASA thermoluminescence test dated May 30, 1994 will be given to the buyer. Ochre terracotta, with visible old chips, surface wear, beautiful light ochre slip. Height: 22 cm Provenance : - Hélène Leloup Collection, Paris. - Transmitted by descent.
Sale
Arts of Africa - Succession Leloup
Friday 31 October 2025・17:30 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 4 - Hôtel Drouot 9, rue Drouot 75009 Paris