Yoruba - 230232 - Extremely Rare Old African Bariba or Yoruba Terracotta Pot - Benin

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  • Description
  • Yoruba
TypeEthnographic art
Period1900 to 1944
TechniqueCeramic
StyleAfrican
SubjectUtensil
Dimensions30 x 26 x 26 cm (h x w x d)
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 Extremely Rare Old African Bariba or Yoruba Terracotta Pot - Benin

Height 30 cm and 26 cm wide.

Taxatiewaarde; 3000 - 4000  euro

Bariba terracotta vase decorated in relief with lizards and other animals. The vase is richly decorated with figures. The vase has a beautiful patina. Small chips develop during use.

This vase comes from a Belgian collection and is very rare. 

It was collected in 1932, the vase itself is probably older.

This piece of a pottery vessel, embellished with high relief figures, was made by women of the ethnic group of the Bariba (or Baatonu) in the northern provinces of Benin. The Bariba potters passed their trade from mother to daughter. They didn’t make their vessels on a pottery wheel but kneaded them by hand. The raw material they used was river clay. Various pieces of pottery were used in ceremonies by spirit mediums. The disc shape mouth of the pot was used as a fire basin. The light was produced with the help of balls of cotton or wool, soaked in shea butter and lit with fire. Yoruba influence is reflected in the figural pottery of the Bariba.

Just your attention: I reserve the right to ship this item individually, because it is a very fragile item.

Condition
ConditionVery good
Shipment
Pick up The work can be picked up on location. As a buyer you must bring your own packaging materials. The location is: Hengelo, The Netherlands
ShipmentParcel post
PriceUp to 10 kg.
Within The Netherlands €8.00
To Belgium €24.00
To Germany €24.00
Within Europe €24.00
Worldwide €49.85

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Auction details
Start time14-10-2023 at 15:35
End time27-10-2023 at 20:26
Starting bid €1,950
Buyer's premium: 15%
Pick upYes, possible
LocationHengelo,  The Netherlands