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Grasslands Sculpted Ritual Drinking Vessel - PF.2356
Origin: Grasslands of Central Cameroon
Circa: 19
th
Century AD
to 20
th
Century AD
Dimensions:
20.5" (52.1cm) high
x 7.5" (19.1cm) wide
Catalogue: V7
Collection: African
Style: Grasslands
Medium: Terracotta
$6,000.00
Location: United States
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In its diverse manifestations of imagery and style,
the art of Cameroon, represented in this
extraordinary ritual vessel, expresses the spirited
complexities of human existence. Timeless and
universal themes that transcend cultural
boundaries are given bold and vivid expression
in their art forms. Dynamic and compelling in its
power to affect, this magnificent ceremonial
drinking vessel bespeaks of a culture attuned to
the vitality and spirtuality of life. Powerful mask-
like faces encompass the body of the vessel
which is upheld by the heads and raised arms of
masked male and female figures. A dynamic,
squatting male figure sits atop the vessel, his
sculpted body aligned with the gaping, toothed
animal mouth that forms the vessel spout.
Together, these diverse and evocative elements
combine to form a masterpiece of sculpted
pottery that evinces a spirited liveliness felt by
all who behold it.
- (PF.2356)
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