Vessel

Maninka people, Mali, African

Early to mid 20th century

  • Titles Vessel (Descriptive)
  • Artist Maninka people, Mali
  • Medium fired clay and slip
  • Dimensions 16 1/2 x 16 1/8 in. Diam. (41.9 x 41 cm)
  • Credit Line Collection of the Art Fund, Inc. at the Birmingham Museum of Art; Dick Jemison Collection of African Pottery, AFI.388.2012
  • Work Type vessel
  • Classification Containers

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