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African Water Vessel

Nupe Incised Water Vessel
Nupe Incised Water Vessel

Nupe Incised Water Vessel

$980

H 14.25 in Dm 15 in

Nupe Incised Water Vessel

By Nupe

Located in Chicago, IL

objects, like this water vessel, received detailed attention. The vessel's varied textures come from its

Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Vases

Materials

Ceramic

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Early 20th Century African Water Vessel
Early 20th Century African Water Vessel

Early 20th Century African Water Vessel

Located in Chicago, IL

African water vessel. The terra cotta tone is the natural color of the pre-fired clay, which

Category

Early 20th Century African Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Terra Cotta Water Pots with Lids, Africa, 1950s
Pair of Terra Cotta Water Pots with Lids, Africa, 1950s

Pair of Terra Cotta Water Pots with Lids, Africa, 1950s

Located in New York, NY

Pair of terra cotta water pots with lids from the Gurunsi tribe in Burkina Faso Africa. Circular

Category

Vintage 1950s Burkinabe Urns

Materials

Terracotta

African Bambara Jidaga Water Vessel
African Bambara Jidaga Water Vessel

African Bambara Jidaga Water Vessel

Located in Chicago, IL

Formed by pounding flattened clay around a convex mold, this well-proportioned vessel is a water

Category

Early 20th Century Malian Tribal Vases

Materials

Terracotta

Nupe Carved Water Vessel
Nupe Carved Water Vessel

Nupe Carved Water Vessel

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H 13 in Dm 15 in

Nupe Carved Water Vessel

Located in Chicago, IL

The Nupe people of Nigeria were touted as some of the finest ceramicists in Africa. This water

Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Vases

Materials

Terracotta

19th Century African Red Clay Water Vessel from Bambara Jidaga with Lizards
19th Century African Red Clay Water Vessel from Bambara Jidaga with Lizards

19th Century African Red Clay Water Vessel from Bambara Jidaga with Lizards

Located in Stockholm, SE

19th century African red clay water vessel from Bambara Jidaga with lizards. A unique Wessel formed

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Malian Tribal Vases

Materials

Terracotta

Nigerian Nupe Incised Water Vessel
Nigerian Nupe Incised Water Vessel

Nigerian Nupe Incised Water Vessel

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H 23.75 in Dm 19 in

Nigerian Nupe Incised Water Vessel

Located in Chicago, IL

, like this water vessel, received detailed attention. The vessel's varied textures come from its

Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Vases

Materials

Terracotta

Early 20th Century Nigerian Nupe Water Vessel
Early 20th Century Nigerian Nupe Water Vessel

Early 20th Century Nigerian Nupe Water Vessel

Located in Chicago, IL

objects, like this water vessel, received detailed attention. The vessel's varied textures come from its

Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Vases

Materials

Terracotta

African Terracotta Water Pot with Lid, 1930s
African Terracotta Water Pot with Lid, 1930s

African Terracotta Water Pot with Lid, 1930s

Located in New York, NY

1930s African terracotta water pot with lid from the Gurunsi tribe in Burkina Faso in Africa

Category

Vintage 1930s Burkinabe Urns

Materials

Terracotta

Nigerian Nupe Incised Water Vessel
Nigerian Nupe Incised Water Vessel

Nigerian Nupe Incised Water Vessel

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H 12.25 in W 12.5 in D 13 in

Nigerian Nupe Incised Water Vessel

Located in Chicago, IL

objects, like this water vessel received detailed attention. The vessel's varied textures are an integral

Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Art

Materials

Terracotta

African Water Vessel
African Water Vessel

African Water Vessel

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H 17 in W 14.5 in D 14.5 in

African Water Vessel

Located in Round Top, TX

A hand-built African earthenware water vessel with applied relief. On a custom mount.

Category

20th Century African Urns

Materials

Earthenware

African Water Vessel
African Water Vessel

African Water Vessel

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H 21 in W 15 in D 15 in

African Water Vessel

Located in Round Top, TX

A hand-built African earthenware water vessel with carved decoration, by the Senufo peoples of

Category

20th Century African Urns

Materials

Earthenware

African Water Vessel
African Water Vessel

African Water Vessel

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H 22 in W 17.5 in D 17.5 in

African Water Vessel

Located in Round Top, TX

A hand-built African earthenware water vessel with carved decoration, by the Bamileke peoples of

Category

20th Century Cameroonian Urns

Materials

Earthenware

African Water Vessel
African Water Vessel

African Water Vessel

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H 11 in W 11 in D 11 in

African Water Vessel

Located in Round Top, TX

A hand-built African earthenware water vessel with carved decoration, by the Lobi peoples of

Category

20th Century Burkinabe Urns

Materials

Earthenware

African Water Vessel
African Water Vessel

African Water Vessel

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H 17.5 in W 20 in D 17 in

African Water Vessel

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Antique Nuna water vessel, Burkina Faso.     

Category

Early 20th Century Burkinabe Urns

Materials

Terracotta

African Water Vessel
African Water Vessel

African Water Vessel

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H 21.5 in W 19 in D 19 in

African Water Vessel

Located in Round Top, TX

A hand-built African earthenware water vessel with applied relief decoration, by the Nupe peoples

Category

20th Century Nigerian Tribal Art

Materials

Earthenware

Bamum Culture Water Vessel
Bamum Culture Water Vessel

Bamum Culture Water Vessel

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H 21 in Dm 15.5 in

Bamum Culture Water Vessel

Located in Round Top, TX

A hand-built earthenware water vessel with carved decoration, by the Bamum peoples of Cameroon

Category

Mid-20th Century African Urns

Materials

Earthenware

Bamum Culture Water Vessel
Bamum Culture Water Vessel

Bamum Culture Water Vessel

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H 20 in Dm 17 in

Bamum Culture Water Vessel

Located in Round Top, TX

A hand-built earthenware water vessel with three handles and applied horned figure decorations, by

Category

Mid-20th Century African Urns

Materials

Earthenware

Collection of  African Baule Water Pots
Collection of  African Baule Water Pots

Collection of African Baule Water Pots

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H 15 in W 16 in D 16 in

Collection of African Baule Water Pots

Located in North Beninngton, VT

Collection of four beautiful Baule vessels from the Ivory Coast of Africa. These pots have very

Category

1990s Ivorian Urns

Bamum Culture Water Vessel
Bamum Culture Water Vessel

Bamum Culture Water Vessel

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H 15.5 in Dm 13.5 in

Bamum Culture Water Vessel

Located in Round Top, TX

A hand-built earthenware water vessel with applied relief decoration, by the Bamum peoples of

Category

Mid-20th Century African Tribal Art

Materials

Earthenware

Stanislaw Trebinski, "Water Barer's Vessel", Bronze Sculpture
Stanislaw Trebinski, "Water Barer's Vessel", Bronze Sculpture

Stanislaw Trebinski, "Water Barer's Vessel", Bronze Sculpture

By Stanislaw Trzebinski

Located in Capetown, ZA

Stanislaw grew up in Nairobi, Kenya in a richly creative household filled with paintings by his late father – accomplished artist Tonio Trzebinski – artworks by close friends such as...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

African Water Vessel
African Water Vessel

African Water Vessel

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H 8.5 in W 8 in D 8 in

African Water Vessel

Located in Round Top, TX

A hand-built African earthenware water vessel with carved decoration, by the Lobi peoples of

Category

20th Century Burkinabe Urns

Materials

Earthenware

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African Water Vessel For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic African water vessel available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of ceramic, earthenware and terracotta, every African water vessel was constructed with great care. Find 15 options for an antique or vintage African water vessel now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer African water vessel, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. An African water vessel, designed in the style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made African water vessel has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Stanislaw Trzebinski are consistently popular.

How Much is an African Water Vessel?

Prices for an African water vessel start at $595 and top out at $9,350 with the average selling for $2,625.

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