Palm Wine Vessel with Figures and Cowrie Shells (kuh mendu)
Artist
Babessi artist
Datecirca 1975
Associated withAfrica
MediumEarthenware
DimensionsH. 17 1/2 x Diam 16 in. (44.5 x 40.6 cm)
ClassificationsCeramics
Credit LinePurchased with funds from the State of North Carolina, by exchange
Object number99.6.2
On View
On viewProvenanceDouglas Dawson, Chicago; purchased by NCMA 1999
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