Figure of a Seated Male (complete)

Origin: Nok Culture, Nigeria
Composition: terracotta

Of the 1000 known pieces of ancient terracotta collected from Nigeria, this is one of the rare complete pieces. This pose, with the seated male dignitary or ancestor with arms across the knees and head resting on the arms, was a favorite of Nok artists, and is often labeled “The Thinker” by contemporary scholars.

This piece was thermoluminescence tested by Alliance Science Art (Paris), and found to be authentic, having been fired (created) between 503 and 103 B.C. Its completeness and condition make it an especially important African archeological artifact.

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