Mano. <em>Pot</em>, mid–20th century. Terracotta, 13 x 14 in. (33 x 35.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of William C. Siegmann, 2011.53.3. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.2011.53.3_PS5.jpg)

Pot

Artist:Mano

Medium: Terracotta

Geograhical Locations:

Liberia

Dates:mid–20th century

Dimensions: 13 x 14 in. (33 x 35.6 cm)

Collections:

Arts of Africa

Accession Number: 2011.53.3

Image: CUR.2011.53.3_PS5.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
Large, black, terracotta (low-fired) pot. Rounded at base and flared at rim. Mottled black appearance with colors ranging from red to grey to black. Incised decoration with curvy wave-like pattern below rim. Two bands of half circles filled with dotted linear pattern on body. Whole base covered with linear textured pattern. Smooth surfaces appear burnished.

Pot

Brooklyn Museum