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Bariba People,Benin.Rare Terracotta Ceremonial Vessel

Offered by: Spectandum

Description
This piece of 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.

More Information

Origin:	Benin
Period:	1900-1919
Materials:	Terracotta, hand crafted
Condition:	Good. This item is in good item.
Creation Date:	Unknown
Styles / Movements:	Tribal, African, Traditional
Patterns:	Handmade
Dealer Reference #:	414
Incollect Reference #:	459275

Dimensions

W.	9.45 in;	H.	16.73 in;
W.	24 cm;	H.	42.5 cm;

Message from Seller:

Spectandum, a by-appointment gallery in Leuven, Belgium, can be reached at contact@spectandum.com 32475648678. The gallery specializes in Natural History, Ethnography, European works of art, antiquities, and rare curiosities sourced from around the world.

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