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Terracotta Bura Spirit Vessel, c. 1900

$2,880

£2,193.43

€2,528.25

CA$4,029.10

A$4,528.44

CHF 2,358.29

MX$55,077.06

NOK 30,177.25

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Sometimes called a "Bura bell" due to its shape, this sculptural terra cotta object was part of the Bura tribe's burial ritual. Buried with its flared mouth facing down, this cylindrical storage vessel would have protected the deceased's possessions as they transitioned to the afterlife. Decorated with complex incisions and dimples, this tall earthenware vessel is phallic in its sculptural presence. This particular example draws the varied motifs together with a simple, ribbon-like carving emerging from the busy field of patterns.

Dimensions:

Height: 29.25 in (74.3 cm)Diameter: 10 in (25.4 cm)

Style:

Tribal (In the Style Of)

Materials and Techniques:

Terracotta

Place of Origin:

Niger

Period:

Early 20th Century

Date of Manufacture:

circa 1900

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.

Seller Location:

Chicago, IL

Reference Number:

Seller: CAA0328B1stDibs: LU820036773942

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