Collection of Drago Muvrin's African objects of art

Svira: --- 
Bowl
Inv. num. 174

Nigeria
clay
h=33 cm

Purpose: bowl

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Earthenware jug in a single colour, round in form and narrowed on the top.

The earthenware receptacles were made mainly by women who decorated them in such a way that the geometrical ornaments were impressed before baking at low temperatures.  They were in everyday use in the kitchen, but were also used in rituals.