Ram

Mali, Bankoni culture, Southern Niger Delta, African

1150 - 1650

  • Titles Ram (Descriptive)
  • Medium fired clay and slip
  • Dimensions 9 1/2 x 4 x 8 1/4 in. (24.1 x 10.2 x 21 cm)
  • Credit Line Anonymous gift, 1988.168
  • Work Type ram
  • Classification Sculpture

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Blackish-brown amphora shaped vessel has narrow bottom and handles. Raised scalloped pattern descends from ridge at shoulder. Double vertical rows of raised dots connect shoulder to bottom of vessel at four places.
Phallic-shaped vessel with flared opening at the base, covered with patterns of reticulated ridges and raised bumps
Ovoid, figurative vessel has round bottom, neck, and abstract head with wide mouth and bumps on back of head. Body has single, short arm and raised bumps, possibly genitals.
Woven plant fiber tunic with attached porcupine quills.