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Vessel

1930s

Mbitim

(Sudanese)
Culture
Africa, East Africa, South Sudan, probably Li Rangu
Medium
Terracotta
Measurements
Overall: 22.9 cm (9 in.)
Credit Line
Sundry Purchase Fund 1996.301
Copyright
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Location
Not on view
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The clay for a vessel like this was typically gathered from a stream bank.

Description

Mbitim was the head potter at a ceramic workshop in Lirangu, a center for the treatment of sleeping sickness and leprosy. His work was especially prized by European administrators and visitors. Mbitim's style is distinctive, frequently incorporating portrait heads or complete figures. Intricate surface decoration covers the vessel body.

Vessel

1930s

Mbitim

(Sudanese)
Africa, East Africa, South Sudan, probably Li Rangu

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