Soul Vessel (Tson Bi)

Attie people, Côte d'Ivoire, Southern Akan group, African

  • Titles Soul Vessel (Tson Bi) (Descriptive)
  • Medium fired clay and slip
  • Dimensions 8 1/4 x 4 1/2 x 4 1/4 in. (21 x 11.4 x 10.8 cm)
  • Credit Line Anonymous gift, 1988.178
  • Work Type soul vessel
  • Classification Containers

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