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The stylized bird head
Similar figurines—sometimes pierced for suspension—are among the earliest artistic expressions found at Harappa
Bura burial customs reflect a rich spiritual tradition
Exports flourished particularly during the Ming export ban (1371–1509)
Bura Terracotta Funerary Figure Head auroch The stylized bird headBura Asinda Sikka Culture, c. 2001200AD, Niger or Burkina Faso, West Africa. An absolutely gorgeous solid red earthenware funerary figure head resting upon an elongated neck, exemplifying the distinctive sculptural traditions of the Bura Asinda Sikka culture. Although each Bura terracotta is unique, this striking example retains many features associated with the broader sculptural heritage of West Africa, including characteristics that recall the