The NCMM Collection
Nok Terracotta Head
Detailed Elaborate hair style, almond shaped eyes, flared nostrils, distinct ear style and open lips.
Local:
Rafin-Kura
Nok
Description
Terracotta head with elaborately detailed hairstyle. The head possesses an almond shaped eyes distinct stylization of the ears, flared nostrils, averted lips projecting out of the cheek.
Site: Rafin-Kura
Chronology: 500BC-200AD
Provenance: Northwest
Material: Clay, Silica and Grog
Measurement: H 36cm, B 23cm, W 4.2kg
Current Location: National Museum Lagos