Beer Vessel (ukhamba)
Artist
Siphiwe Nala
South Africa, Oyaya, KwaZulu-Natal, 1914–2003
DateEarly–mid 20th century
Associated withAfrica
MediumEarthenware with wire and fiber repairs
DimensionsHeight: 10 1/2 in. (26.7 cm)
Diameter (mouth): 5 3/4 in. (14.6 cm)
Circumference (at widest point): 46 1/4 in. (117.5 cm)
Diameter (mouth): 5 3/4 in. (14.6 cm)
Circumference (at widest point): 46 1/4 in. (117.5 cm)
ClassificationsCeramics
Credit LineGift of Julianna Simmons
Object number2017.20.10
On View
Not on view
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