Description:
Early Luba Terracotta Pot Funerary Urn
Ancient African Pottery Democratic Republic of Congo
An Ancient Luba Small Funerary Urn Terracotta Pot Child's Burial Gift
Antique African Art - Tribal Sculpture - Democratic Republic of Congo Zaire
Origin: Luba peoples of the Upemba Basin in the DRC Congo Zaire, Central Africa
Material: Terracotta, fired ceramic clay
Period: Kisalian or Classic Kisalian, 10th to 14th century, see explanation below
Dimensions: 2.5" height, 3.75" outermost diameter; weight is 5.9 ounces or 165 grams
Condition: Exceptional. Held in private collection, the condition of this piece remains unchanged from the time of its original 1950's field acquisition. Intact, no evidence of previous restoration noted; structurally sound with significant patination throughout. Soil fragments are easily removed with a very soft bristle brush, should you prefer. Exquisite signs of age, minute surface imperfections; encrustation, calcification and remnants of African soil indicative of extensive burial.
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