Shona. Beer Pot, early 20th century. Terracotta, height: 8 1/2 in. (21.5 cm) diam: 11 1/4 in. (28.5 cm). Gift of Bill and Gale Simmons, 1997.58.43. Creative Commons-BY.

Beer Pot

early 20th century

Shona

Arts of Africa

Original Source

Maker/Artist: Shona
Classification: (not assigned)
Formatted Medium: Terracotta
Medium: terracotta
Locations: Place made: Zimbabwe
Dimensions: height: 8 1/2 in. (21.5 cm) diam: 11 1/4 in. (28.5 cm)
Departments: Arts of Africa
Accession Number: 1997.58.43
Credit Line: Gift of Bill and Gale Simmons

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Beer Pot

Shona

Arts of Africa

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