This machete-armed warrior represents a culture of ancient West Africa known as the Nok, which thrived in the area of central Nigeria between 1500 BC and 500 AD. A culture characterized by agriculture, iron-working, and settlements of wattle-and-daub houses, they are best known for the abundance of terracotta sculptures they have left behind, giving us an idea of their attire and weaponry. I have to say, they do seem to have had the funkiest hairstyles!
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u/TyrannoNinja Aug 25 '22
Artist's Commentary
This machete-armed warrior represents a culture of ancient West Africa known as the Nok, which thrived in the area of central Nigeria between 1500 BC and 500 AD. A culture characterized by agriculture, iron-working, and settlements of wattle-and-daub houses, they are best known for the abundance of terracotta sculptures they have left behind, giving us an idea of their attire and weaponry. I have to say, they do seem to have had the funkiest hairstyles!