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African Bura Terracotta Funerary Urn, Niger

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African Bura Terracotta Funerary Urn, Niger

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African Bura Terracotta Funerary Urn, Niger. Size: 7.5'' x 5.75'' x 6'' (19 x 15 x 15 cm). Unglazed terracotta. The phallic-shaped vessel would be used to hold belongings of the deceased to be taken into the afterlife, and would be placed open-side-down. They are decorated with textured geometric designs and sometimes faces.

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African Bura Terracotta Funerary Urn, Niger

Name: African Bura Terracotta Funerary Urn, Niger
SKU: 162043741
Price: 200 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $200 - $400

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