Figurative Shrine Vessel

Cham people, or Mwana people, or Longuda people, Nigeria, African

20th century

  • Titles Figurative Shrine Vessel (Descriptive)
  • Medium fired clay
  • Dimensions 9 x 3 1/2 in. Diam. (22.9 x 8.9 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Barry Hecht and Toby Hecht, 1988.129
  • Work Type shrine vessel
  • Classification Containers

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