Pair of Figures c. 500

"Pair of Figures" is a terracotta sculpture created by the Sokoto people of Nigeria around 500 CE. The sculpture depicts two figures, likely representing a couple, seated together. Their simple, stylized forms and rounded features are characteristic of the Sokoto style, which is known for its strong sense of rhythm and harmony. The sculpture was likely used in a religious context, perhaps as a representation of ancestors or deities. The sculpture, now housed in the Minneapolis Institute of Art, provides insight into the artistic traditions and beliefs of the Sokoto people.