Head (Catalog Number: 2021.12.A.06)
Object Name or Type
Head
Accession Number
2021.12.A.06
Materials
Ceramic
Country of Origin
Niger
Culture Name
Bura Asinda-Sikka
Period
200-1200 CE
Dimensions
10.2 cm h x 24.1 cm diam
This small ceramic reliquary figure displays stylized facial features, namely that of the eyes, nose, ears, and mouth, and is embellished with a ridge running down the center of the nose. The figure's back is adorned with an elegant hair design, adding to its symbolic importance.