Vessel with Lid

Lobi people, Burkina Faso, African

Early to mid 20th century

  • Titles Vessel with Lid (Descriptive)
  • Medium fired clay
  • Dimensions 12 x 9 in. Diam. (30.5 x 22.9 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Mortimer B. and Sue Fuller, 2006.38a-b
  • Work Type vessel with lid
  • Classification Containers

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