Ancient African Terracotta Funerary Head Fragment Western Asiatic encased in an ornate gold-gilt

encased in an ornate gold-gilt metal band

The attached decorative feather and horsehair accents adorning the handle express the overall quality and aesthetic

They are typically carved from wood and adorned with materials like leather

17th-18th century)

the underside of the bust is marked with a stylized "C"

Ancient African Terracotta Funerary Head Fragment Western Asiatic encased in an ornate gold-giltTraveling Man Treasures is selling this ancient African terracotta funerary head. The piece is weathered as expected from the ravages of time, but many features are still recognizable; making this fragment an excellent collectible piece of history. Most African terracotta head fragments were intended for ritualistic or funerary use, such as grave markers or focal points for ancestral communication. Because many were found in alluvial deposits or