Vessel

Matakam people, Republic of Cameroon or Chad, African

Early to mid 20th century

  • Titles Vessel (Descriptive)
  • Artist Matakam people
  • Medium fired clay and slip
  • Dimensions 26 1/4 x 19 1/2 in. Diam. (66.7 x 49.5 cm)
  • Credit Line Collection of the Art Fund, Inc. at the Birmingham Museum of Art; Dick Jemison Collection of African Pottery, AFI.390.2012
  • Work Type vessel
  • Classification Containers
  • On View

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