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Hand-Painted North African Tribal Jar: Vintage Kabyle Geometric Earthenware
$950
£717.94
€824.68
CA$1,336.25
A$1,414.74
CHF 765.61
MX$16,908.69
NOK 9,543.29
SEK 8,727
DKK 6,159.31
About the Item
A striking hand-painted earthenware vessel originating from the Djurdjura region of Kabylie, Northern Algeria. Dating to the early to mid-20th century, this piece is a testament to the ancient pottery tradition of the Kabyle people, a prominent Amazigh (Berber) ethnic group.
In Kabyle society, pottery is traditionally a female-led craft, with skills and symbolic knowledge passed down matrilineally through generations. This vessel is not merely utilitarian; it is an expressive art form. The intricate geometric patterns are applied by hand and carry deep cultural weight, often serving as a visual language specific to a family or village. Such objects were often treasured family possessions, featured in dowries, or used in ceremonial contexts.
Research places this specific vessel south of Tizi Ouzou in the Djurdjura mountains. It features the characteristic handle design and sophisticated geometric ornamentation that defines the region's aesthetic identity.
Origin: Algeria (Kabylie Region, Djurdjura)
Culture: Kabyle / Amazigh (Berber)
Date: Early to Mid-20th Century
Material: Hand-painted Terracotta / Earthenware
Style: North African Tribal / Geometric Folk Art
- Dimensions:Height: 5.52 in (14 cm)Diameter: 7.29 in (18.5 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:Circa 1930
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Marrakech, MA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU10604247825372
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