TENENKUN TERRACOTTAS, Mali

NOT FOR SALE

Although we are not personally opposed to the sale of unearthed African terracottas, we are complying with the U.S./Mali 1997 Agreement prohibiting their importation. See http://exchanges.state.gov/education/culprop/mlfact.html

TENENKUN, TERRACOTTAS, Mali © Tim Hamill

Little is known of the Tenenkun civilization (ca.12th - 16th centuries), Most of the objects dug up are terra cotta heads or figures. All are drilled and mounted onto black iron bases.

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