Antique African Clay Pot With Rattan Base

Description

This Beautiful Earthy, Dark Brown/Black Clay Pot is Handcrafted by Mossi tribe; of Nigeria. These vessels are crafted in various shapes and sizes to store grains or water. Mossi pottery vessels are concave or convex in shape with decorative tribal carvings, burnished surface and rich in color. It features tribal details with band designs and a rounded bottom.The pot holder ring is included.
Opening Hole 9.5 DIAMETER

Condition:
Alterations: Original Design Modified
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: In Good Overall Condition

Origin:
Nigeria

Materials & Techniques:
Rattan

Details:
Country of Origin: Nigeria
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used

Condition

Original Design Modified; Some Imperfections; In Good Overall Condition

Buyer's Premium

20%

Dimensions

15 x 18 x 18 in

Antique African Clay Pot With Rattan Base

Lot 0290

Estimate $110-$830

Nov 13, 2026, 5:12 PM EST

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