Ovoid pot with wide mouth; four inscribed lines on shoulder and belly.

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Water pot (chilongo)

Maker Mandingo Artist

Date20th century

Place of originGuinea, Africa

MediumCeramic

Dimensions16 x 15 1/2 in. (40.6 x 39.4 cm)

ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment

Credit LineAnonymous gift

Object number2006.2.33

Collections

AFRICAN

Visual DescriptionOvoid pot with wide mouth; four inscribed lines on shoulder and belly.

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