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Place of Origin: Zambian
Early 20th Century Palm Wine Vessel
Early 20th Century Palm Wine Vessel

Early 20th Century Palm Wine Vessel

Located in Chicago, IL

An incredible early 20th century Makenge hand-built ceramic palm wine pot with a graceful shape including a narrow neck and a wide belly. The pot is covered ...

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Early 20th Century Tribal Zambian Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic, Natural Fiber

Early 20th century, Carved Wooden Beer Vessel,  Lozi, Zambia
Early 20th century, Carved Wooden Beer Vessel,  Lozi, Zambia

Early 20th century, Carved Wooden Beer Vessel, Lozi, Zambia

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Lozi Wooden Beer Vessel Lozi people, Zambia Early 20th century Carved wood, pigment H: 16.5 in x W: 11 in x D: 12 in :: 42 cm x 28 cm x 30.5 cm An eleg...

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Early 20th Century Zambian Vases and Vessels

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Wood

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