Woman’s Head-Tie

Yoruba people, Ijebu region, Nigeria, African

1970

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Blackish-brown globular vessel has neck and curved rim; four convex bands connect top of rim back to body of vessel, forming handles. Appliqued serpentine animals interspersed with sunburst or spider forms, raised ovals, and raised vertical lines adorn body of vessel.
Hoe or currency blade
female