Vessel with Female Head

Tabwa people, Tanzania, Democratic Republic of the Congo, African

20th century

  • Titles Vessel with Female Head (Descriptive)
  • Medium fired clay, kaolin, slip
  • Dimensions 15 1/2 x 9 in. Diam. (39.4 x 22.9 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Stewart J. Warkow, 1990.142
  • Work Type vessel
  • Classification Containers

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