Head of a statue - Archaeological terracotta - Chamba - Nigeria

Statue head, Chamba culture, Nigeria. Height: 20cm.

A beautiful fragment of a terracotta figure from Nigeria. Attributed to the Chamba ethnic group. No precise dating. But at least over a hundred years old, considering the surface, erosion, and technique.
The face is beautiful, lively. The gaze is deep and powerful. It is a work full of life. The style appears quite simple and naive, but it contains great sensitivity. The artist managed to convey emotion through this piece. The mouth is broken. The top of the skull is split but solid. The rest of the body is missing; it is a fragment. The work is solid, with no fragile parts. See photos for more details. The photos are part of the description. Custom-made base. A beautiful old piece, rare and authentic. Circa 1900/1950.

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