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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Water Pot (chilongo chakumuto)
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Water Pot (chilongo chakumuto)

Maker Makonde Artist
Date20th century
Made/manufacturedAfrica
MediumCeramic
Dimensions15 1/2 x 17 1/2 in. (39.4 x 44.5 cm)
ClassificationsCeramics
Credit LineAnonymous gift
Object number2006.2.7
On View
Not on view
Collections
DescriptionOvoid pot with neck and flared rim; with incised geometric designs on neck and belly that appear to have been rubbed with white pigment (kaolin) to contrast with dark burnished surface; large semi-circle motifs
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