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Bowl

early 1900s

Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kuba-style maker

Medium
Earthenware
Measurements
Diameter: 26.4 cm (10 3/8 in.); Overall: 8.4 cm (3 5/16 in.)
Credit Line
John L. Severance Fund 1994.89
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Description

This bowl probably once held cosmetics and was hung up when not in use. The Kuba are widely known for finely crafted luxury goods decorated with geometric, linear patterning. Although made of pottery, this bowl closely resembles carved wood. Visual puns of this sort, in which one kind of material is made to look like another, are much appreciated by the Kuba.

Bowl

early 1900s

Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kuba-style maker

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