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

Pot (chilongo)

Maker Makonde Artist
Date20th century
Made/manufacturedAfrica
MediumCeramic
Dimensions15 x 18 in. (38.1 x 45.7 cm)
ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment
Credit LineAnonymous gift
Object number2006.2.8
Collections
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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