Acoustic Vessel

Baule people, Côte d'Ivoire, African

20th century

  • Titles Acoustic Vessel (Descriptive)
  • Medium fired clay and slip
  • Dimensions 11 x 8 in. Diam. (27.9 x 20.3 cm)
  • Credit Line Anonymous gift, 1989.222.2
  • Work Type vessel
  • Classification Containers

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