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Vessel

A work made of ceramic and pigment.

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  • A work made of ceramic and pigment.

Date:

Early 20th century

Artist:

Nupe
Nigeria
Coastal West Africa

About this artwork

Among the Nupe of central Nigeria, female potters created a variety of vessels using a coiling technique. This handsome deep red example was embellished with incised and impressed designs before firing. It most likely functioned in a domestic setting as a cooking utensil or a water container. Darkened areas on its surface suggest that it was intensively used.

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Arts of Africa

Culture

Nupe

Title

Vessel

Place

Nigeria (Object made in:)

Date  Dates are not always precisely known, but the Art Institute strives to present this information as consistently and legibly as possible. Dates may be represented as a range that spans decades, centuries, dynasties, or periods and may include qualifiers such as c. (circa) or BCE.

1900–1950

Medium

Ceramic and pigment

Dimensions

44.5 × 36.2 cm (17 1/2 × 14 1/4 in.)

Credit Line

Laura T. Magnuson Endowment

Reference Number

1980.1087

Extended information about this artwork

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