Shrine Vessel
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Caption
Lobi. Shrine Vessel, late 19th–early 20th century. Ceramic, wood, twine, animal hair and animal hide, shells, metal chain , height of vessel (a): 10 in. (25.4 cm) diameter of vessel (a): 8 in. (20.3 cm) height of figures (d): 18 1/4 in. (46.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Marcia and John Friede, 76.82.3a-d. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)
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Collection
Gallery
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Collection
Culture
Title
Shrine Vessel
Date
late 19th–early 20th century
Geography
Place made: Burkina Faso
Medium
Ceramic, wood, twine, animal hair and animal hide, shells, metal chain
Classification
Dimensions
height of vessel (a): 10 in. (25.4 cm) diameter of vessel (a): 8 in. (20.3 cm) height of figures (d): 18 1/4 in. (46.4 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Marcia and John Friede
Accession Number
76.82.3a-d
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