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"Ceramic Pot - Mossi, Burkina Fasso (Farmer s Water Jug), " created in Africa

circa 1930

$1,250
£952.77
€1,098.92
CA$1,775.37
A$1,907.83
CHF 1,023.66
MX$22,473.02
NOK 12,871.38
SEK 11,757.92
DKK 8,212.91

About the Item

This ceramic pot was made by an unknown Mossi artist in Burkina Fasso. It was used as a farmer's water jug. The Mossi are a people in central Burkina Faso, living mostly in the villages of the Nazinon and Nakanbe (formerly Volta) River Basin. The Mossi are the largest ethnic group in Burkina Faso, constituting more than 40% of the population, or about 6.2 million people. 13" x 11" x 6 3/4" at lip
  • Creation Year:
    circa 1930
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13 in (33.02 cm)Width: 11 in (27.94 cm)Depth: 6.75 in (17.15 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Milwaukee, WI
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 1744d1stDibs: LU60532784271

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