Anthropomorphic vessel · D. R. Congo, Solongo · ID: 3033523
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Size
H: 18 cm
B: 20 cm
H: 7.1 inch
B: 7.9 inch
Description
red terracotta, blackish coating, broad receptacle, tapering on both sides, crowned by a seated figure amalgamated with the receptacle, hole in the head with broad rim serving as spout, slightly dam., minor missing parts (rim of the receptacle);
anthropomorphic pottery was put on shrines to honor deceased. Sometimes the receptacles were adorned by a seated male and female couple. Such prestigious vessels were used during marriage ceremonies with the couple likely represents the primal ancestors.
Comparing literature
Felix, Marc L., 100 Peoples of Zaire and their Sculpture, Brüssel 1987, p. 161, ill. 14