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Vessel with lid,

early 20th century

Zulu artist
1998-550 a-b

The virtuoso incised fluting and graceful ovoid shape of this three-legged vessel reveal the great skill of its maker. Its neatly carved interior suggests that the container was designed as a work of art, as a prestige object for a high-ranking individual, or for sale to a growing international market.

Information

Title
Vessel with lid
Dates

early 20th century

Maker
Medium
Wood and paint
Dimensions
h. 43.1 cm, diam. 22.2 cm (16 15/16 x 8 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of John B. Elliott, Class of 1951
Object Number
1998-550 a-b
Place Made

Africa, South Africa

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