Vessel

Babessi people, Republic of Cameroon, African

Late 19th early 20th century

  • Titles Vessel (Descriptive)
  • Artist Babessi people
  • Medium fired clay and slip
  • Dimensions 18 1/8 x 19 3/4 in. Diam. (46 x 50.2 cm)
  • Credit Line Collection of the Art Fund, Inc. at the Birmingham Museum of Art; Dick Jemison Collection of African Pottery, AFI.263.2012
  • Work Type vessel
  • Classification Containers

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