Vessel

Possibly Nupe people, Nigeria, African

Early to mid 20th century

  • Titles Vessel (Descriptive)
  • Medium fired clay and slip
  • Dimensions 13 3/8 x 17 7/8 in. Diam. (34 x 45.4 cm)
  • Credit Line Collection of the Art Fund, Inc. at the Birmingham Museum of Art; Dick Jemison Collection of African Pottery, AFI.382.2012
  • Work Type vessel
  • Classification Containers

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Mythical figure
Wide, black vessel has narrower vertical cylindrical neck; body has crown motifs made from impressed points and neck has impressed points forming triangles.
Geometric Gold Weight with Key Designs, Asante people or, Baule people, Akan group, Ghana or, Côte d'Ivoire, African, brass
Nail, African, iron