{"product_id":"antique-terracotta-nok-female-fertility-figure","title":"Antique Terracotta Nok Female Fertility Figure","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis evocative terracotta figure draws upon the ancient sculptural legacy of the Nok culture, one of the earliest known sub-Saharan African civilizations, while reflecting later folk traditions from Northern Nigeria. Hand-modeled from clay and fired using traditional methods, the figure embodies classic fertility iconography: a stylized female form with an emphasized torso, a crown-like coiffure, and the bold, triangular pierced eyes characteristic of the Nok aesthetic. The flared nose and protruding mouth further echo this distinctive ancient visual language. Over time, the clay surface has developed an earthy, mineral-rich patina with \"fire cloud\" markings from the original kiln firing, giving the piece an authentic archaeological presence. As a votive or ancestral figure, this sculpture would have played a role in fertility rites or as a household guardian, and today serves as a striking sculptural anchor for collectors of African art.\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: 8“(L) x 8“(D) x 18.5“(H)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*Material: Terracotta (Clay)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*Color: Earthy Brown\/Tan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*Features: Bold triangular pierced eyes; flared nose; crown-like coiffure; fertility iconography.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*Origin: Northern Nigeria, West Africa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*Condition: Excellent antique condition with authentic surface wear and mineral deposits consistent with age and material.\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 8\"L x 8\"D x 18.5\"H\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early to mid-20th century; Nok-inspired fertility\/ancestral votive tradition; hand-modeled terracotta, Northern Nigeria\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 Excellent antique condition; authentic surface wear and mineral deposits consistent with age and material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Detail:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bold triangular pierced eyes and flared nose in classic Nok aesthetic; crown-like coiffure; fertility iconography with fire-cloud firing marks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"DE-COR | Globally Inspired","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49944037261464,"sku":"IMG_9503","price":1225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/2612\/5208\/files\/IMG_9504_f79ae92e-127f-47cf-8947-275cfb57430e.jpg?v=1789762236","url":"https:\/\/veronicasopencloset.store\/products\/antique-terracotta-nok-female-fertility-figure","provider":"Veronicas OPEN CLOSET","version":"1.0","type":"link"}