Terracotta funerary vessel with a human figure, Bura culture, Niger, ca. 4th – 13th c. ADAD, 57.15 x 23.5 x 17.78 cm

Vessels and containers

Material:Clay/Ceramic |Type:Containers/Vessels |Countries:Nigeria

  • Period

    AD 300 – mid-20th century AD

  • Red List

    Red List – West Africa

Category

Vessels and containers
Terracotta. Human- or animal-shaped vases; oval-shaped body and decorations resembling a pregnant woman, with elongated necks and/or topped by a statuette or head. Phallic-shaped funerary urns. Vessels decorated with geometric incisions. Measurements: 10-80 x Ø 10-60 cm.
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