Ethnographic Art & Artifacts

November 1823, 2023
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LOT 48

Lot 48

Bura Terra Cotta Head, Niger, West Africa, 20th century or earlier

Bura Terra Cotta Head, Niger, West Africa, 20th century or earlier
Lot 48 Details
Bura Terra Cotta Head, Niger, West Africa, 20th century or earlier

height 10.75 in — 27.3 cm

Estimate $120-$150

Realised: $123
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Bura Terra Cotta Head, Niger, West Africa, 20th century or earlier
  • Bura Terra Cotta Head, Niger, West Africa, 20th century or earlier
  • Bura Terra Cotta Head, Niger, West Africa, 20th century or earlier
Provenance:

Collection of Joey and Toby Tanenbaum, Toronto, ON;
Waddington's Auctioneers, October 5, 2017, lot 14

CONDITION DETAILS

Crack and repair to lower half.

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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