A fragmentary Adamawa terracotta, Nigeria, Adamawa region.

"The Adamawa terracotta figures are an important, though lesser-known, tradition within the broader context of Nigerian terracotta art. These sculptures often represent human figures, typically with elongated heads and a sense of stylized realism. Their role is still not fully understood, though they are generally associated with burial practices, and they may have been used in cult rituals, serving as intermediaries between the living and the ancestors."
— Frank Willett, African Art, 1971, p. 145.

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Height: 57 cm
Weight: 5 kg