一件陶土雕塑 - Nok - 尼日利亞





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Nok Terracotta
Collected in the Kaduna region, Nigeria
Terracotta, incl stand.
This surviving fragment of an anthropomorphic sculpture depicts the head and upper torso of a figure with arms bent and joined in front of the chest. The broadly modeled head is defined by a prominent nose, pierced eyes, and an open mouth. Raised ridges on the neck and chest, along with the massive arms, lend the body a remarkable physical presence. The reddish-brown, coarse-grained terracotta surface bears traces of deposits, abrasion, and areas of loss. It is precisely this fragmentary state that hints at the figure's original monumentality.
The sculpture is attributed to the Nok culture of central Nigeria, the archaeological heartland of which encompasses what is now southern Kaduna State. Named after the site of Nok, this culture existed roughly between the second and first millennia BCE; its terracottas represent one of the earliest traditions of large-scale figurative sculpture in sub-Saharan Africa. Characteristic features include anthropomorphic depictions with varied poses, forms of ornamentation, and distinctively pierced facial features.
The precise meaning of these figures remains a subject of archaeological research. Recent excavations indicate that some terracottas were deliberately fragmented and deposited in specific contexts, suggesting a ritual dimension to their use.
Selected Bibliography
Breunig, Peter (Ed.): 'Nok. African Sculpture in Archaeological Context'. Frankfurt am Main, 2013/14.
Breunig, Peter / Rupp, Nicole: "An Outline of Recent Studies of the Nigerian Nok Culture," 'Journal of African Archaeology' 14/3, 2016, pp. 237–255.
Männel, Tanja M. / Breunig, Peter: "The Nok Terracotta Sculptures of Pangwari," 'Journal of African Archaeology' 14/3, 2016.
Inv. No. MAZ20638
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賣家的故事
Nok Terracotta
Collected in the Kaduna region, Nigeria
Terracotta, incl stand.
This surviving fragment of an anthropomorphic sculpture depicts the head and upper torso of a figure with arms bent and joined in front of the chest. The broadly modeled head is defined by a prominent nose, pierced eyes, and an open mouth. Raised ridges on the neck and chest, along with the massive arms, lend the body a remarkable physical presence. The reddish-brown, coarse-grained terracotta surface bears traces of deposits, abrasion, and areas of loss. It is precisely this fragmentary state that hints at the figure's original monumentality.
The sculpture is attributed to the Nok culture of central Nigeria, the archaeological heartland of which encompasses what is now southern Kaduna State. Named after the site of Nok, this culture existed roughly between the second and first millennia BCE; its terracottas represent one of the earliest traditions of large-scale figurative sculpture in sub-Saharan Africa. Characteristic features include anthropomorphic depictions with varied poses, forms of ornamentation, and distinctively pierced facial features.
The precise meaning of these figures remains a subject of archaeological research. Recent excavations indicate that some terracottas were deliberately fragmented and deposited in specific contexts, suggesting a ritual dimension to their use.
Selected Bibliography
Breunig, Peter (Ed.): 'Nok. African Sculpture in Archaeological Context'. Frankfurt am Main, 2013/14.
Breunig, Peter / Rupp, Nicole: "An Outline of Recent Studies of the Nigerian Nok Culture," 'Journal of African Archaeology' 14/3, 2016, pp. 237–255.
Männel, Tanja M. / Breunig, Peter: "The Nok Terracotta Sculptures of Pangwari," 'Journal of African Archaeology' 14/3, 2016.
Inv. No. MAZ20638
The seller guarantees and can prove that the object was obtained legally. The seller was informed by Catawiki that they had to provide the documentation required by the laws and regulations in their country of residence. The seller guarantees and is entitled to sell/export this object. The seller will provide all provenance information known about the object to the buyer. The seller ensures that any necessary permits are/will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer immediately about any delays in obtaining such permits.
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