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Creator: Nupe
Nigerian Nupe Vessel Support
Nigerian Nupe Vessel Support

Nigerian Nupe Vessel Support

By Nupe

Located in Chicago, IL

The Nupe people of Nigeria were touted as some of the finest ceramicists in Africa. Everyday objects like this elegant, cylindrical vessel support received detailed attention. This f...

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Early 20th Century Nigerian Nupe Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

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Nupe decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.

Nupe decorative objects are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of terracotta and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Nupe decorative objects, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Prices for Nupe decorative objects can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,480 and can go as high as $1,480, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,480.