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Nok Terracotta Figures:

Origin: Nok Culture, centered in present-day Nigeria.
Time Period: Approx. 1000 BCE to 300 CE.
Materials & Techniques: Made from terracotta clay and fired to create durable sculptures.
Features: These figures are characterized by their stylized, expressive faces with prominent features such as large eyes, flared nostrils, and distinctive hairstyles. They often depict human and animal forms.
Cultural Significance: The Nok figures are some of the oldest known sculptures in Sub-Saharan Africa, indicating a sophisticated artistic culture. Their purpose is still subject to research, but they may have served as religious or ritual objects, possibly linked to ancestor worship or fertility practices.

A girl made of fire with a heart full of love and a face like the moon🌜

Just as an artist creates a masterpiece with colors and forms, we sculpt our days with our attitudes and emotions.     Philosophy teaches us that positive energy and good intentions can profoundly affect the quality of our lives and relationships

ʙᴇ ɪɴ ᴀ ᴘᴏsɪᴛɪᴏɴ ᴛᴏ ᴀʟᴡᴀʏs sʜɪɴ 💫

              Photographer 📸 &  painter 🎨

That’s a beautiful perspective! The analogy between art and life highlights the importance of intention and creativity in how we navigate our daily experiences.🫀