Igbo Bottle Form Vase

c. 1900
$1,480 USD SOLD
Dimensions
H: 12.75" Dia: 6.5"
Materials
Terra Cotta
Collection #
CBH021
Estimated Shipping
$150

This tall, bottle-necked vase was created by an artisan of the Igbo people of Nigeria. Bottle forms, once common in pre-historic West African ceramics, are rare in the historic record. An elongated neck meets the oblong body with a slight ridge, mirrored below where etched decoration turns into a textured underside. With graceful proportions and a rich surface, this bottle vase is an understated display of the potter's exquisite skill and aesthetic sense.

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