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Ethnic Design-Anthromorphic Figural Vessel in Blackened Terracotta

$3,530.47

£2,623.75

€3,630VAT Included

CA$4,967.83

A$5,008.54

CHF 2,851.92

MX$60,880.85

NOK 33,665.56

SEK 33,568.91

DKK 22,873.14

About the Item

This fine, round, dark grey vessel depicts a complete figure which is rare. It was made by the Mangbetu People. The Mangbetu ethnic group lives deep in the center of Africa. They were famous for their hair styles and practiced Lipombo, the art of head elongation that denoted majesty and status. The people of this tribe produced a large variety of highly developed art. The smaller pots were used for more specific tasks such as cooking, cleaning, and pouring. Mangbetu pots are handmade out of clay and fired in its natural form in open fire. This pot dates to early 20th century. Dimensions: approx. 36 x 20 x 20 cm.

Dimensions:
Height: 14.18 in (36 cm)Width: 7.88 in (20 cm)Depth: 7.88 in (20 cm)
Materials and Techniques:
Terracotta,Blackened
Place of Origin:
Congo, Democratic Republic of the
Period:
20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
Unknown
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Leuven , BE
Reference Number:
Seller: 2671stDibs: LU3301118303122

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