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Spherical vessel, D. R. Congo, Zela/Luba, Taille: H: 36 cm, ID: 3042056
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Lot 465
85th Tribal Art Auction

Spherical vessel ·  D. R. Congo, Zela/Luba · ID: 3042056

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Provenance
Old Belgian Colonial Collection

Description

terracotta, orange coating, head with spout, incised geometrical decor, rep (breakage: neck), missing part, abrasion;
such vessels usually hold water or alcohol (palm wine, home-brewed beer, or even distilled liquor). They may also be used to pour libations in honour of ancestors or may be placed on shrines or graves.

Littérature comparée

Berzock, Kathleen Bickford, For hearth and altar, Chicago 2006, p. 169, ill. 107

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