Vessel

Possibly Tiv people, Nigeria, African

Early 20th century

  • Titles Vessel (Descriptive)
  • Medium fired clay and slip
  • Dimensions 6 1/4 x 4 1/2 in. (15.9 x 11.4 cm)
  • Credit Line Collection of the Art Fund, Inc. at the Birmingham Museum of Art; Dick Jemison Collection of African Pottery, AFI.309.2012
  • Work Type vessel
  • Classification Containers

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Rectangular hide apron adorned with glass beads -- predominantly white, but borders and certain patterns in pink, green, blue, and burgundy beads. Waistband is folded over and adorned with beads and small metal rings -- one section is stuffed with straw. Panel of beaded fringe at bottom center of panel.
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Fly Whisk, Western Nigeria, African, wood