A Ritual Terracotta Vessel, Sahona, Mali

Elegant ancient pottery vessel :Possibly 14th-16th century, or possibly 19th century. CE, Mali, red clay with incised geometric decoration, rounded bottom on shaped bowl with long tapering neck. The v

This is a very interesting old clay vessel with unusual protruding form, and regalia holes that once held woven rope, and decorative designs on either side. Lobi peoples, Burkina faso, Africa. The ves

A group of four ethnographic objects. 20th century. ++ Eskimo Doll. 11" x 5" x 1 1/4". ++ Inuit stone seal hunter figure. 10 1/2" x 7" x 8". ++ Djenne terracotta vessel. Mali. 13" x 6 1/2" x 6 1/2". +

Bozo/Somono Peoples, (2) large terracotta vessels, Mali, the orb-form bottle with long neck ending in domed opening, the whole incised with geometric decoration, each approx. 22"h Provenance: Estate o

Bozo/Somono Peoples, (3) terracotta vessels, Mali, red clay with overall incised geometric decoration, including a large vase-form water container, and two smaller orb-form containers with small round

Djenne Culture, (4) terracotta vessels, Mali, red clay, 10.5"h x 7"dia (largest), 5.25"h x 4.5"dia (smallest) Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Philip Gould, NYC Notes/Literature: Professo

This is a terracotta ceremonial vessel, possibly dating back to the han Dynasty, 206 BC - 220 AD. Unusual form , appears to be a central raised cylinder with channel around outer edge for water. exact

A large hand made terracotta ritual vessel with raised decorative forms and incised linear designs. The vessel measures 12 x 11 inches. Such pots are often carried as water pots but may also serve rit

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

**First Time At Auction** Africa, Nigeria, Dakakari culture, ca. 1850 to 1920 CE. A terracotta ritual libation vessel - a female human effigy with an abstract, elongated head that conjures transformat

Dark gray terracotta ritual drinking vessel with eight cylindrical, wide-neck mouths joined at the flattened, round well. Rope-textured surface. Approx. 9 1/4" H x 12 1/2" D. Provenance: Estate of Tho

Mali Terracotta Water Vessel, H 28'' Dia. 23'' | Terracotta water vessel, to keep water cool when buried in the Earth. With metal tripod stand H 14.5". Provenance: Property from a Bloomfield Township,

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.

African Mali Dogon Aduno Koro ritual vessel having heavily carved lid and box. The lid features elongated carved figures on both ends and the box has a carved animal head at the front and tail in the

Djenne Culture, fine terracotta vessel, Possibly 14th-16th c. CE, Mali, red clay with incised banding, strong mineral deposits, 13"h x 8"dia. Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Philip Gould

Djenne Culture, (3) terracotta vessels, Possibly 14th-16th c. CE, Mali, red clay with white slip geometric decoration, 15"h x 9" dia. some with mineral deposits Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Pro

Djenne Culture, (3) terracotta vessels, Possibly 14th-16th c. CE, Mali, red clay, each orb-form body with large flaring lip, each approx. 11"h (largest), 6"h (smallest) Provenance: Estate of Distingui

Djenne Culture, (3) large terracotta vessels, Possibly 14th-16th c. CE, Mali, red clay with incised banding, remnant pigment, the orb-form body with tall neck ending in flaring lip, nice examples, eac

Djenne Culture, (3) terracotta vessels, Possibly 14th-16th c. CE, Mali, red clay with white slip geometric decoration, 12"h (largest) some with good mineral deposits Provenance: Estate of Distinguishe

Djenne Culture, (3) terracotta vessels, Possibly 14th-16th c. CE, Mali, red clay with white slip geometric decoration, the orb-form body with tall neck ending in flaring lip, each approx. 10"h x 7"dia