Ovoid pot with neck and flared everted rim; incised motifs on neck, shoulder, and belly; large triangles; rubbed with kaolin to contrast with dark, smooth surface.

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Pot (chilongo)

Maker Makonde Artist

Date20th century

Place of originMozambique, Africa

MediumCeramic

Dimensions15 x 18 in. (38.1 x 45.7 cm)

ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment

Credit LineAnonymous gift

Object number2006.2.8

Collections

AFRICAN

Visual DescriptionOvoid pot with neck and flared everted rim; incised motifs on neck, shoulder, and belly; large triangles; rubbed with kaolin to contrast with dark, smooth surface.

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