Friday, 13 December 2019

Collectors' Corner: A Nokky Non Nok-Nok Terracotta Figure



A rather stiff-looking 'Nok terra-cotta figure' is being offered by ebay seller  thomas7055404 (887) of Pinetown South Africa, for a cool Buy It Now US $1,990.00  Shipping:$600.00 FedEx International Economy
NOK TERRA COTTA FIGURE. From South Africa.Condition:--“Old Terra Cotta pottery in good condition from South Africa. Age not certified.”  Seller does not accept returns eBay item number: 183917960599
 Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. Last updated on Dec 01, 2019 23:45:53 PST Item specifics Seller Notes:
“Old Terra Cotta pottery in good condition from South Africa. Age not certified.”
Region of Origin: South Africa.
Original/Reproduction: Unknown
Size Type/Largest Dimension: 24 inches x 8 inches
Date of Creation: Unknown
Style: African Art
Type: Pottery
Listed By: Private seller
Color: Terra Cotta Clay
Maker: African clay artist
Signed: Unsigned
Material: Pottery clay.
This is a private listing and your identity will not be disclosed to anyone except the seller.
He does not even bother to write, but we may add: "collection history, unknown, paperwork non-existent" - nor is there any mention of any UNESCO Red List.... The seller's feedback seems to be exclusively as a buyer in transactions all of which took place more than a year ago.

Caveat emptor, especially the ones who'd believe Nok ceramics are found in South Africa.


3 comments:

Sweetnsaur2680 said...

Hello Mr Barford, I recently came into possession of what I believe to be the head of a Nok. Is there anyway I could email you a couple pictures to get your opinion on it?

Sweetnsaur2680 said...

Mr Barford, I recently came into the possession of what I believe to be the head of a Nok sculpture. Is there an email address where I could send some pictures to you? If you wouldn't mind I would love your opinion on this piece. Thank you so much!

Paul Barford said...

Yes, certainly, just send it here and state your address, where you got it and who from, http://www.interpol.int/Public/contact.asp. Someone will be around to take a good look at it just as soon as you do, put the export papers in a place where you can find them when they arrive. Thanks.

 
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