Zemanek-Münster

Two palm wine jugs

Nigeria, Yoruba
sold EUR 450
Provenance
Mama Adamou, Lome Togo
German Private Collection (acquired between 1969-1971)
Size
H: 27,5 cm
H: 10.8 inch

Description

wood, remains of dark brown paint and white pigment, in shape of seated figures in identical postures: their block-like bodies and heads with fat faces forming the actual receptacle, while the projecting triangular head crests form the spout, slightly dam., missing parts at the rim of the spouts;
reminding of the “Toby jugs”, typically in shape of a sitting man dressed in a long coat and cocked hat in the style of the 18th century.


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