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Mid-20th Century Globular Vessel, Mangbetu People, D. R. Congo
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Mid-20th Century Globular Vessel, Mangbetu People, D. R. Congo
An unusually large and striking non-figurative vessel from the Mangbetu people, comprised of six lobes joined to a central vertical cylinder having an impressed crosshatch texture. No repairs or damage, save a few old rim nicks. Ex. Cathryn Cootner estate, Sonoma, California; former textile curator for the M. H. de Young Museum of San Francisco.
- Dimensions:Height: 11.5 in (29.21 cm)Width: 13 in (33.02 cm)Depth: 13 in (33.02 cm)
- Style:Tribal (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:Mid-20th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
- Seller Location:Point Richmond, CA
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