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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🌜

These figures truly reflect the rich artistic heritage of the Nok culture and its importance in African history!

Absolutely! The Nok culture and its terracotta figures are vital to understanding not just the history of Nigeria, but the broader narrative of African art and civilization.