Description : Terracotta
Port of Calabar, Nigeria, circa 10-12th century A.D.
Published: Schaedler, K-F, "Earth and Ore: 2500 Years of African Art in Terra-cotta and Metal," 1997, p. 249, plate 486
Dimensions of vessel only (length x width x depth): 13 ½ x 5 ½ x 5 ½ in. (34.3 x 13.9 x 13.9 cm)
Provenance: Pace Primitive, New York; Rudolf and Francine Maurer, Luxembourg
Dr. Slogar attributes this type in his dissertation to the Obot Okoho/ Okang Mbang area.This pseudo-vessel is in stable, intact condition with previous restoration to the neck/head. The piece without the base measures 13 ½ x 5 ½ x 5 ½ in. (length x width x depth).
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About the lot N° 43 Title : Terracotta, Pseudo-Vessel, Calabar, Nigeria, ca. 10-12th C. Size : 13.9 x 13.9 cm Auctionata US, auctioneer, It's free to register now to view! Sale title : African & Oceanic Art Sale date : 31 Mar 2015It's free to register now to view! Sale Reference : Live Sale