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​Nigerian Female Beaded Head, The Moderns The Moderns
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​Nigerian Female Beaded Head, The Moderns The Moderns

Nigeria 1950-1960 Brightly coloured beaded terracotta head commissioned in the 1960's to decorate wealthy Nigerian homes. The terracotta sculpture is inlaid with strings of beads over its ceramic form. The artist was influenced by 16th century Benin bronzes.

Condition GOOD

Measurements Height: 32 cm ( 12.6 in. ) Depth: 21 cm ( 8.27 in. ) Width/Length: 23 cm ( 9.06 in. )

Volume: 15456 m3

Materials/Techniques: Terracotta, strings of beads in wax. Ref. #LU100151103590

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