Offering Vessel

19th–mid-20th century

Not on view

The incised geometric decoration on the exterior of this dark brown hemispherical bowl consists of opposed triangles every 90 degrees separated by two bands of diagonal lines.

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Title: Offering Vessel
Artist: Fulani artist
Date: 19th–mid-20th century
Geography: Mali
Culture: Fulani peoples
Medium: Wood
Dimensions: H. 5 3/4 x W. 9 1/8 x D. 8 5/8 in. (14.6 x 23.2 x 21.9 cm)
Classification: Wood-Containers
Credit Line: Gift of Lester Wunderman, 1977
Object Number: 1977.394.31
Curatorial Department: The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing

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