Spiked Vessel with Lid

Lobi people, Burkina Faso, African

Early 20th century

  • Titles Spiked Vessel with Lid (Descriptive)
  • Medium fired clay with slip
  • Dimensions 17 1/2 x 14 1/2 in. Diam. (44.5 x 36.8 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Mortimer B. and Sue Fuller, 2006.33a-b
  • Work Type vessel with lid
  • Classification Containers

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