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Terracotta Bura Spirit Vessel, c. 1900
$3,580
£2,726.56
€3,142.76
CA$5,008.40
A$5,629.11
CHF 2,931.49
MX$68,463.85
NOK 37,512
SEK 35,572.43
DKK 23,455.47
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Buried with their flared mouths facing down, these cylindrical storage vessels protected the deceased's possessions as they transitioned to the afterlife. Decorated with complex incisions and dimples, these solid, earthy vessels maintain a stoic sculptural presence. This particular example strips away the more complicated fields featured in the rest of our collection. A single geometric motif emerges as a well-defined focal point.
- Dimensions:Height: 34.25 in (87 cm)Diameter: 10 in (25.4 cm)
- Style:Tribal (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1900
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
- Seller Location:Chicago, IL
- Reference Number:Seller: CAA0332B1stDibs: LU820036773982
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