Zemanek-Münster

Anthropomorphic ritual vessel

D. R. Congo, Luba
sold EUR 350
Size
H: 37 cm
H: 14.6 inch

Description

beige terracotta, remains of blackish brown paint, bellied vessel, modelled with bearded face, navel and breasts (?), fez-like headdress forming the spout, raised burled and deepened dotted tattoos, handle missing, minor missing parts (bulging ridge)


Comparing literature

Schädler, Karl-Ferdinand, Erde und Erz, München 1997, p. 305, ill. 595

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