FALASHA HEAD
Ethiopia, Axum, 5th-7th century
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FALASHA HEAD
Ethiopia, Axum, 5th-7th century
Orange terracotta
H. 10 cm
Provenance
French private collection
The modeled face is characterized by a very elongated shape, a very raised and linear nose. The eyes are decorated with terracotta pupils. The mouth is also modeled and marked by an incision. The headdress is characterized by incisions in point and brought back in a kind of flat bun.
A similar head sold at Sotheby's New York on May 25, 1999 for $3,800
An Ethiopian Axum civilization terracotta Falasha head. he modeled face is characterized by a very elongated shape, a very raised and linear nose.
The eyes are embellished with modeled terracotta pupils. The mouth is also modeled and marked by an incision. The headdress is characterized by pointed incisions and pulled back in a sort of flat bun.
Ca. 5th-7th century A.D.
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