Vessel

Babessi people, Republic of Cameroon, African

Early 20th century

  • Titles Vessel (Descriptive)
  • Artist Babessi people
  • Medium fired clay and slip
  • Dimensions 14 3/4 x 14 1/4 in. Diam. (37.5 x 36.2 cm)
  • Credit Line Collection of the Art Fund, Inc. at the Birmingham Museum of Art; Dick Jemison Collection of African Pottery, AFI.254.2012
  • Work Type vessel
  • Classification Containers

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