{"product_id":"antique-nok-double-sided-terracotta-figure","title":"Antique Nok Double Sided Terracotta Figure","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis rare and unusual hand-modeled terracotta figure features a Janiform, or double-sided, composition reflecting the ancient sculptural traditions of the Nok culture of the West African Sahel region spanning modern Nigeria and Mali. Janiform figures, with a face carved on two opposing sides of a single form, traditionally symbolized dualities such as past and future, or the physical and spiritual realms, and would have played a role in shrine or votive practice. This example features pierced eyes and nostrils on both faces, and is crowned with a distinctive twisted arch motif. The terracotta surface shows authentic age-related wear, with chips and historic repairs that add to its archaeological character rather than detract from it. As a tabletop sculptural piece, it offers a compelling, symbolically rich addition to a collection of African art or Primitive Modern interior styling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*Era: Early to Mid 20th Century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*Size: 6“(L) x 5.5“(D) x 11“(H)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*Material: Clay (Terracotta)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*Color: Earthy Brown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*Features: Rare double-sided (Janiform) composition; pierced eyes and nostrils; twisted arch crown carving.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*Origin: Nigeria\/Mali Region, West Africa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*Condition: Wear consistent with age and use. Authentic chips and historic repairs add to its archaeological character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e**Please bear in mind that colors of products shown may vary slightly from their original color due to monitor display settings or photography studio.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-modeled terracotta clay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6\"L x 5.5\"D x 11\"H\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early to mid-20th century; Nok-inspired Janiform votive shrine tradition; hand-modeled terracotta, Nigeria\/Mali region, West African Sahel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early to Mid-20th Century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wear consistent with age and use; authentic chips and historic repairs add to archaeological character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Detail:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rare double-sided (Janiform) composition symbolizing past\/future and physical\/spiritual realms; twisted arch crown carving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"DE-COR | Globally Inspired","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49944037195928,"sku":"IMG_9420","price":725.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/2612\/5208\/files\/IMG_9420_f8965044-f53f-4f7e-805d-5323970f9f86.jpg?v=1789762236","url":"https:\/\/veronicasopencloset.store\/products\/antique-nok-double-sided-terracotta-figure","provider":"Veronicas OPEN CLOSET","version":"1.0","type":"link"}