Little is known of the Bura civilization (ca. 3rd - 11th centuries), first discovered in 1975, excavations began in 1983.
Most of the archeological sites are in what is now Niger.
Most of the objects dug up are terracotta heads or vessels.
Many of these terracotta heads are fragments from vessels or figures.
The BURA style, characterized by terracotta figures with flattened heads and typical scarifications, is linked to the homonymous site near Nyamey, the capitol city of Niger.
The findings of the Bura is arguably one of the great African archaeological discoveries of the 20th century where official excavations revealed a necropolis dating from between the 14th and 16th century.
Knowledge of the Bura culture is based exclusively on their artistic production since neither historical, social nor political information is known to exist.
A TOP BURA ITEM, RARELY FOUND IN THIS EXCELLENT CONDITION.
THIS ITEM COMES COMPLETE WITH METAL STAND.
Condition: Excellent A++++.
Style: Bura.
Origin: Niger.
Height: With stand: 9.6 inches or 24 cm, Item only: 6.2 inches or 15,5 cm.
Date: 3rd – 11th Century.
Provenance: Out of a collection of a Belgian Archaeologist.
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Item number: R0881
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MAGNIFICENT BURA TERRACOTTA HEAD
