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Grasslands Sculpted Ritual Drinking Vessel - PF.2357
Origin: Grasslands of Central Cameroon
Circa: 19
th
Century AD
to 20
th
Century AD
Dimensions:
19.5" (49.5cm) high
x 8" (20.3cm) wide
Catalogue: V7
Collection: African
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 drinking 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 spirituality
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.2357)
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