BURA, head, Niger $1200

The BURA style, characterized by terracotta figures with flattened heads and typical scarifications, is linked to the homonymous site near Nyamey. It first came to light during official excavations that revealed a necropolis dating from between the 14th and 16th century. PURCHASE THIS ITEM For more information about the BURA tribe and/or to find other BURA artifacts on this site please click the link below. BURA (Niger)   ©2003 David Stiffler, Ethnix Tribal Arts Gallery. All rights reserved. All photographs © David Stiffler, Ethnix Tribal Arts.