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Place of Origin: Nigerian
West African Drum, Decorative Sculpture
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
A vintage sculpture drum with connected to the Yoruba culture of Nigeria. Measure: 10 inch tall.
Category

20th Century Tribal Nigerian Vases

Materials

Animal Skin, Wood

Nigerian Nupe Gourd-Form Water Vessel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Inspired by the natural world, Nupe ceramicists fired this water vessel in the shape of a gourd. The vessel's varied surface textures and colors come from its functional design. The ...
Category

Early 20th Century Tribal Nigerian Vases

Materials

Terracotta

Nupe Incised Water Vessel
By Nupe
Located in Chicago, IL
The Nupe people of Nigeria were touted as some of the finest ceramicists in Africa. Everyday objects, like this water vessel, received detailed attention. The vessel's varied texture...
Category

Early 20th Century Tribal Nigerian Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Nupe Gourd Water Vessel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Inspired by the natural world, nupe ceramicists fired this water vessel in the shape of a gourd. The vessel's varied textures and colors come from its utilitarian design. The paralle...
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Early 20th Century Tribal Nigerian Vases

Materials

Ceramic

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