Beautiful Bura Niger Terracotta Head, 1200 To 1400 Ad Ancient Africa

Beautiful head of a young notable with a soft and timeless expression, his coffee bean eyes giving him an internalized expression. The temples and the forehead are decorated with dotted and linear scarifications. Her headdress is arranged by braids, drawn with the rope. Its neck has a mysterious symbol modeled in relief. Beige terracotta, with remains of brown chromium, slight chips on the lobe of the left ear, chips around the edge of the necklace, all with signs of time in good general condition, see photos. Bura, Inner Niger Delta, Niger, 1200 to 1400 AD Dimensions: 12 X 11.5 X 6.5 cm With base; 20 cm Provenance: Former French collection, Dr Bitoun after succession. Sold with base and certificate of authenticity from the expert Serge Reynes Guarantee of origin and period. * Shipping costs on estimate