Ukhamba (Beer Vessel)
Zulu; Northern Nguni
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Caption
Zulu; Northern Nguni. Ukhamba (Beer Vessel), mid–20th century. Terracotta, H: 10 in. (25.4 cm) Diam: 12 3/16 in. (31.0 cm) Mouth diam: 4 7/8 in. (4.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Anonymous gift, 1997.103.2. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)
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Collection
Gallery
Not on view
Collection
Cultures
Title
Ukhamba (Beer Vessel)
Date
mid–20th century
Geography
Place made: Nongoma style, Mthungweni, South Africa
Medium
Terracotta
Classification
Dimensions
H: 10 in. (25.4 cm) Diam: 12 3/16 in. (31.0 cm) Mouth diam: 4 7/8 in. (4.8 cm)
Credit Line
Anonymous gift
Accession Number
1997.103.2
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