Bura Terracotta Funerary Figure Hand norseman Individual bead size varies from

Individual bead size varies from 0

Claude-Henri Pirat

including scarlet

and earthly fertility

mostly oyster

Bura Terracotta Funerary Figure Hand norseman Individual bead size varies fromThe Bura Asinda Sikka culture, c. 200 1200AD, Niger or Burkina Faso, West Africa. This stunningly beautiful terracotta hand fragment, dating from 200 1200 AD, is a rare and captivating relic of the Bura Asinda Sikka culture of West Africa. A remnant of a larger sculptural figure, this piece offers a glimpse into the artistic refinement and symbolic depth of an ancient civilization whose enigmatic traditions continue to intrigue scholars and collectors