Vessel

Unknown

20th century · Terracotta · Arts of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas

Created by Matakam, Mofa or Mafa potters, from the Kirdi group, such large round vessels present an unusual form. Characteristic are the tilted neck and rope-like appliqué which have been described in the litterature as stylized representations of a rib-cage or cicatrice, which participate in enhancing this vessel with anthropomorphic features.

Artist

Unknown

Date

20th century

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Kirdi peoples, Mafa group

Department

Arts of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas

Credit line

Gift of Eve Glasberg and Amyas Naegele, 2013