Group (7) African tribal terracotta vessels

Group (7) African tribal terracotta vessels, Incl. Djenne (Mali), Vere (Nigeria), Bura (Niger), etc., 4.25"h x 6"w (largest), 2.5"h x 3.5"w (smallest) Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Phi

Incised and embossed terracotta vessel known as a jidaga, dark clay; Bamana people, Mali. Beautiful piece, in good condition, with some age-appropriate wear and crack(s) (photo 7). Purchased M. Huguen

Group of (4) African terracotta vessels from various cultures, old or ancient. Approximate size, 7"H (smallest), 10.5"H (largest). PROVENANCE: From the estate of Dr. Philip Gould, New York

CONGO DRC MANGBETU TERRACOTTA VESSEL Characteristics: TYPE OF OBJECT: Vessel, jug, vase ETHNICAL GROUP: Mangbetu ORIGINE: Congo Drc MATÉRIAL: Terracotta DIMENSIONS:About 16 1/4 inches high CONDITION:

A Unusual and interesting older terracotta clay vessel with anthropomorphic top featuring incised facial designs and cowrie shell eyes. Ngbaka or related ethnic group, Congo, Africa. The vessel measur

A Very Old and well used water vessel with lug handle and areas of spotted designs. Easily an early 20th century example. Nupe or related ethnic group, Nigeria, Africa. The Vessel measures 16 x 10 inc

Group of (8) terracotta vessels, West Africa, old or ancient, various tribal cultures, including Djenné. Approximate size, 4.25"H (largest), 1.75"H (smallest). PROVENANCE: From the estate of Dr. Phil

A finely crafted terracotta clay ceremonial vessel with 8 various ancestral faces as well as detailed designs and decorative elements. The vessel measures 11 x 9.5 x 7 inches. Bamun or Bamileke people

This is a well handled old clay vessel with tribal motifs and a rich surface patina suggesting use, possibly as a cooking vessel. Likely Bamana or Bozo peoples, Mali, Africa. The vessel measures 7 inc

A group of five West African objects. 20th century. ++ Asante style terracotta vessel. 6 1/8" x 13 1/2" x 12 1/4". ++ West African style terracotta head. 7 1/2" x 5" x 5 1/2". ++ Asante style stool. 1

A group of four West African utilitarian objects. 20th century. ++ Terracotta bowl. 11 1/2" x 14 7/8" x 14 5/8". ++ Malian style terracotta vessel. 10 7/8 x 15 1/2 x 15". ++ Pot. 20 x 18 1/2 x 18". ++

A Highly stylized terracotta clay pottery vessel with elaborate and ornate designs, open mouth animal like figure with painted designs. Mambila peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The vessel measures 12 x 7 inc

Group (7) African terracotta pots, Mostly Bura, with round bases and flared necks, one long-neck example marked "Mali", some with incised designs, 3.5"dia (smallest), 6"dia (largest) Provenance: Estat

Group (5) African terracotta figurative vessels, Likely Mambila Peoples, 11"h x 8"w (largest), 6.5"h x 5"w (smallest) Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Philip Gould, NYC Notes/Literature:

Group (7) large African carved vessels, Includes 2 bowls, bowl with handle, 2 large cups with handles, one footed, a double bowl, and a tall undulating vase shape with pigment decoration, 3"h x 9"dia

Group (7) small Bura & Djenne terracotta vessels, Possibly 4th-16th c., red clay bowls and jugs, some with incised or raised decoration, 8"dia (largest), 5"h (smallest) Provenance: Estate of Distingui

A highly stylized clay vessel from the Bangwa peoples, Cameroon, Africa. A fantastically decorated terracotta with a wild anthropomorphic figure and wide open mouth spout formed from the head of the v

Incised and embossed double-waisted terracotta vessel, red clay; Bozo people, Mali. Very impressive piece with age-appropriate wear, lightly chipped edges, and a chipped/worn rim. Purchased M. Hugueni

Incised terracotta vessel, red clay; Bozo people, Mali. Age-appropriate wear, some lightly chipped edges, with chipped/very worn rim and foot (see photos). Purchased 1985 Pierre Robin. Ex-Nooter coll.

Incised terracotta vessel, red clay; Bozo people, Mali. With age-appropriate wear throughout, with crack near rim (photo 8), worn/chipped rim, and some small dings/chips. Purchased Pierre Robin 1985.

Incised terracotta vessel, red clay; Bozo people, Mali. Worn age-appropriate wear. Purchased 1985 Pierre Robin.

Incised terracotta vessel, red clay; Bozo people, Mali. Age-appropriate wear, with cracks and holes, seemingly repaired (see photos). Purchased 1985 Pierre Robin. Ex-Nooter coll.

Group of (7) Koma (Koma-Bulsa, Komaland), Ghana, West Africa, terracotta memorials, likely 13th - 18th century, of anthropomorphic form. Approximate size, 4.25"H (largest), 2.75"H (smallest). PROVENAN

A group of four African terracotta objects. 20th century. ++Spouted vessel. West Africa. ++Jar. West Africa. ++Figurative pot. West Africa. ++Jar. Largest: 17 1/2". Smallest: 6 1/2".