This fragment of a head is a perfect example of the Nok type, from the material itself to the carving of the forms. The distinctive orange clay, rich with mineral deposits that appear as white spots, is characteristic of Nok art. Other facial features, including the large almond-shaped eyes, the drilled holes representing the pupils (now partially filled by sediment), and the elaborate coiffure are all trademarks of the Nok style. This woman wears an ornate coiffure with two projecting mounds on the top of her head that probably symbolized her high-ranking status. Intricate indentations delineate the individual locks as they fall along the back of her head and cover her ears. There is a reserved, composed air about her expression that is befitting of royalty. She appears stern and yet elegant, controlled but naturally beautiful. Her hypnotic gaze asserts her strength and confidence. Surely she must have been an extremely important individual in order to be memorialized in such a stunning sculpture, most likely she is a princess or a young mother queen. - (PF.5865)