Description:
Early Luba Footed Terracotta Bowl Funerary Pot
Ancient African Pottery Democratic Republic of Congo
An Ancient Luba Upemba Depression Footed Pottery Bowl Terracotta Funerary Pot
Antique African Art - Tribal Sculpture - Democratic Republic of Congo Zaire DRC
Origin: Luba peoples of the Upemba Basin in the DRC Congo Zaire, Central Africa
Material: Terracotta, fired ceramic clay
Period: Classic Kisalian, 10th to 14th century, see explanation below
Dimensions: 5" height, 7" outermost diameter; weight is 1.80 pounds
Condition: Exceptional. Held in private collection, the condition of this piece remains unchanged from the time of its original 1950's field acquisition. This splendid example of Classic Kisalian design remains intact with NO evidence of previous restoration noted. Structurally sound with significant patination throughout, minute nicks to outer rim edge from burial, red slip indicative of funerary use. Soil fragments are easily removed with a very soft bristle brush, should you prefer. Exquisite signs of age, minute surface imperfections, calcification and remnants of African soil indicative of extensive burial.
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