Nupe Carved Vessel

c. 1900
$1,280 USD SOLD
Dimensions
H: 13.0" Dia: 15.0"
Materials
Terra Cotta
Collection #
CAA0122
Estimated Shipping
$150

The Nupe people of Nigeria were touted as some of the finest ceramicists in Africa. This water vessel is a particularly fine example of their mastery. While most such items feature a small number of designs, the intricately interwoven bands, ridges, and dimples mark this as a vessel of particular import. The result is a rich landscape of hand-wrought designs. The textural combinations and robust form create a piece of provincial sculpture.

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“PAGODA RED was extremely supportive in helping to pull accessory options together for the Lake Forest Showhouse. After providing them with details and our vision on how we were looking to finish our space, Laurene helped curate options that made it easy for us to edit and finalize. It's also no surprise that the unique pieces we used in our showhouse space were some of the first to sell.”

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