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Place of Origin: Malian
Dogon Terra Cotta Vase
Dogon Terra Cotta Vase

Dogon Terra Cotta Vase

Located in Montreal, QC

Dogon terra cotta vase decorated in relief with Lizards and human face with nice patina.

Category

1970s Vintage Malian Vases and Vessels

Materials

Terracotta

Early 20th Century African Tribal Clay Pot
Early 20th Century African Tribal Clay Pot

Early 20th Century African Tribal Clay Pot

Located in Wainscott, NY

Early 20th Century African Tribal Clay Pot Fashioned from locally sourced clay using ancient techniques passed down through generations, this pot bears the marks of time and tradit...

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20th Century Malian Vases and Vessels

Materials

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Terracotta Djenne Vase, 14th-17th Century, Tribal Style, Mali Origin
Terracotta Djenne Vase, 14th-17th Century, Tribal Style, Mali Origin

Terracotta Djenne Vase, 14th-17th Century, Tribal Style, Mali Origin

Located in PARIS, FR

Probably 14th-17th century. Djenne from Mali (Africa), beautiful terracotta slip, collar ending in a flared lip, beautiful example. Tomb object from an ancient Djenne site. This ev...

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17th Century Tribal Antique Malian Vases and Vessels

Materials

Terracotta

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