Figure of a Mudfish or Serpent, Nok Culture, Nigeria - SUJARO African Gallery and Design

Figure of a Mudfish or Serpent

Origin: Nok Culture, Nigeria
Composition: terracotta

This is one of very few complete ancient terracotta animal figures from Nigeria known to exist. This piece was published in Bernard De Grunne’s “The Birth of Art in Africa” (1998), one of the more important studies of Nigerian terracottas since Bernard and William Fagg’s work in the 1950s—70s.

This piece was thermoluminescence tested by Alliance Science Art (Paris), and found to be authentic, having been fired (created) between 532 B.C. and 128 A.D.

Please contact us to inquire about this piece at (415) 362-6601 or info@sujaro.com.

Dimensions: 11.5" x 2.25" x 1.75"
(4" tall on custom base)
Item No. tc211
TL Test No. TL 807.211 (ASA, 1998)