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Vessel stand

c. 1970

Asibi Waje Kwali

(Nigerian, active 1900s)
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Culture
Africa, West Africa, Nigeria, Gwari peoples
Medium
Plant fiber
Measurements
Overall: 36.4 cm (14 5/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Phyllis Sloane in memory of David Sloane 1988.244.b
Copyright
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Location
Not on view
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Did You Know?

The earthenware vessel this ring supports took about three hours to fire in an open-air setting.

Description

Made from woven fibers, this ring-shaped stand helped the vessel stay upright when not placed on soft soil or sand.

Vessel stand

c. 1970

Asibi Waje Kwali

(Nigerian, active 1900s)
Africa, West Africa, Nigeria, Gwari peoples

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