Vessel

Possibly Mambila people, Republic of Cameroon, African

20th century

  • Titles Vessel (Descriptive)
  • Medium fired clay and slip
  • Dimensions 14 7/8 x 12 1/2 in. (37.8 x 31.8 cm)
  • Credit Line Collection of the Art Fund, Inc. at the Birmingham Museum of Art; Dick Jemison Collection of African Pottery, AFI.343.2012
  • Work Type vessel
  • Classification Containers

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