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  • Nigerian Nupe Gourd-Form Water Vessel, c. 1900
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    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 ...
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    Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Vases

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    The Nupe people of Nigeria were known as some of the finest ceramicists in Africa. Everyday objects, like this storage vessel, received detailed attenti...
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  • 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...
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    Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Vases

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    Ceramic

  • Nigerian Nupe Vessel Support
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    Located in Chicago, IL
    The Nupe people of Nigeria were touted as some of the finest ceramicists in Africa. Everyday objects like this elegant, cylindrical vessel support received detailed attention. This f...
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    Early 20th Century Nigerian Primitive Abstract Sculptures

    Materials

    Terracotta

  • Djerma Painted Water Vessel
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    The Djerma people of Niger are well-known for their gracefully shaped and delicately painted water containers. The surface paintings are applied after firing with all natural pigment...
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  • 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 Nigerian Tribal Vases

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