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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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