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/superrare 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.
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African artist was incredible
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