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Nok Terracotta Figure Head Fragment postclassicperiod uk/item/O355147/pair-of-pattens/)The Nok culture, c. 500 BC to 200 AD, Northern Nigeria, West Africa Mesmerizing and rare small sized Nok terracotta figure fragment, showcasing an iconic representation of early West African art. This captivating piece highlights the head and upper torso, with distinctive Nok style features angular eyes, intricate braided hair, and adorned with what appear to be strands of plaited fiber necklaces. The head is topped with a cap, and the facial