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Early 20th Century, Large Terracotta Vessel, Spiked Vase African Pottery, Lobi

$6,629.51
$8,286.8920% Off
£4,910.75
£6,138.4420% Off
€5,520
€6,90020% Off
CA$9,070.83
CA$11,338.5420% Off
A$9,869.76
A$12,337.1920% Off
CHF 5,225.91
CHF 6,532.3920% Off
MX$118,739.90
MX$148,424.8820% Off
NOK 66,357.46
NOK 82,946.8220% Off
SEK 60,712.43
SEK 75,890.5420% Off
DKK 42,066.92
DKK 52,583.6520% Off

About the Item

Beautiful large African urn in terracotta made by the Lobi people of Burkina Faso. This urn is very decorative with a small figure sitting on the lid. The urn is 81 cm high and 45 cm wide. Because it is old, there is some chipping. Please see pictures.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 81 in (205.74 cm)Diameter: 45 in (114.3 cm)
  • Style:
    Tribal (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
    Burkina Faso
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1940
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. There is some chipping. Please see pictures.
  • Seller Location:
    Göteborg, SE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU8878237174132

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