Lobi Water Vessel

c. 1900
$880 USD SOLD
Dimensions
H: 16.75" Dia: 14.5"
Materials
Terra Cotta
Collection #
CAA1219
Estimated Shipping
$75

The Lobi peoples of Ghana and Burkina Faso have a deep focus on agriculture, leaving less of their time for artistic endeavors. This difference in focus makes a decorated vessel such as this a particularly rare find. The geometric engravings were scarified to give the drinker a better grip, while also adding subtly rich texture. That texture combines with the upturned lip and robust form to create a piece of provincial sculpture.

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