Pinkish terra-cotta ceremonial jug or anthropomorphic funerary urn. Long tubular shape. Surface incised with geometric motifs and two stylized eyes.
Middle Valley of Nigeria, Bura-Asinda-Sikka
The period for employing this site dates from 2nd and 12th Century A.S. But it was declared that it was re-used often at a later time.
Height: 51 cm (20 in.) - Diameter: 15 cm (6 in.).
Minor accidents, and cracks.
Bibliography:
- Consult "Vallées du Niger", Eds des Musées Nationaux, 1993-1994.
Provenance :
- Item(s) quantity: 1
- Expertissim Reference: 2013060970