Ukhamba (Beer Vessel)
Zulu; Northern Nguni
Brooklyn Museum photograph
Caption
Zulu; Northern Nguni. Ukhamba (Beer Vessel), mid–20th century. Terracotta, H: 12 in. (30.5 cm) Diam: 13 3/8 in. (34.0 cm) Mouth diam: 4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Anonymous gift, 1997.103.5. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)
Gallery
Not on view
Collection
Gallery
Not on view
Collection
Cultures
Title
Ukhamba (Beer Vessel)
Date
mid–20th century
Geography
Possible place made: Mahlaba, Mcongisa, South Africa, Possible place made: Elandskraal, Mcongisa, South Africa
Medium
Terracotta
Classification
Dimensions
H: 12 in. (30.5 cm) Diam: 13 3/8 in. (34.0 cm) Mouth diam: 4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm)
Credit Line
Anonymous gift
Accession Number
1997.103.5
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