Vessel

Nupe people, Nigeria, African

Mid 20th century

  • Titles Vessel (Descriptive)
  • Medium fired clay and slip
  • Dimensions 12 3/8 x 16 7/8 in. Diam. (31.4 x 42.9 cm)
  • Credit Line Collection of the Art Fund, Inc. at the Birmingham Museum of Art; Dick Jemison Collection of African Pottery, AFI.381.2012
  • Work Type vessel
  • Classification Containers

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