Kassena. Vessel with Lid, mid-20th century. Terracotta, vegetable fiber, a. body: 7 3/4 x 9 3/4 in. (19.7 x 24.8 cm); b. lid: 2 3/4 x 5 1/4 in. (7.0 x 13.3 cm). Gift of Mark S. Rapoport, M.D. and Jane C. Hughes, 2000.69.18a-b. Creative Commons-BY.

Vessel with Lid

mid-20th century

Kassena

Arts of Africa

Original Source

Maker/Artist: Kassena
Classification: (not assigned)
Formatted Medium: Terracotta, vegetable fiber
Medium: terracotta, vegetable, fiber
Locations: Place made: Burkina Faso
Dimensions: a. body: 7 3/4 x 9 3/4 in. (19.7 x 24.8 cm); b. lid: 2 3/4 x 5 1/4 in. (7.0 x 13.3 cm)
Departments: Arts of Africa
Accession Number: 2000.69.18a-b

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Vessel with Lid

Kassena

Arts of Africa

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