Vessel

Mambila people, Republic of Cameroon, or Nigeria, African

Early to mid 20th century

  • Titles Vessel (Descriptive)
  • Medium fired clay and slip
  • Dimensions 13 1/4 x 16 in. (33.7 x 40.6 cm)
  • Credit Line Collection of the Art Fund, Inc. at the Birmingham Museum of Art; Dick Jemison Collection of African Pottery, AFI.321.2012
  • Work Type vessel
  • Classification Containers

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Dark brown vessel has round body and curves inward at neck topped by flaring rim. Surface has overall matte texture from roulette; two narrow glossy bands define shoulder, which has glossy triangles and half-ovals.
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necklace; bracelet; female