A LARGE MANGBETU TERRACOTTA CLAY VESSEL WITH ANCESTOR

A very handsome terracotta clay vessel featuring a wonderful chief sculpture on top holing a staff and sword. Mangbetu peoples, Congo, Africa. The vessel measures 27.5 x 11 inches wide ( 24 inches aro

This is a very finely crafted terracotta vessel hand made by a Potter among the Mangbetu peoples of the Congo , DRC , Africa. This is a large vessel, known as a "Nembwo" is considered a large decorati

This is a very finely crafted terracotta vessel hand made by a Potter among the Mangbetu peoples of the Congo , DRC , Africa. This is a large vessel, known as a "Nembwo" is considered a large decorati

large terracotta clay vessel from China, Possibly an ancient example, and possibly dating back to the Han Dynasty 206 BC - 220 AD. Measures 16.5 inches tall and 12 inches wide ( 24+ inches around) Rep

A very ornate terracotta clay vessel with highly stylized ancestor figure on top and plenty of signs of wear and age. There appears to be an old tribal repair to the center of the vessel. Note the ban

A lovely and finely crafted Terracotta vessel with elegant female shown holding a small water vessel. Mangbetu peoples, Congo, Africa.Measures 24 x 10 inches.

A very finely crafted old terracotta clay jug vessel with classic ancestor face on top and some simple incised designs. The well handled surface has a wonderful patina and shows years of use. The vess

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:

This is a very finely crafted terracotta vessel hand made by a Potter among the Mangbetu peoples of the Congo , DRC , Africa. This is a large vessel, known as a "Nembwo" is considered a large decorati

A large terracotta clay phallic like stele with some decorative elements and classic form. Bura Asinda Sikka culture, Niger , West Africa, and dating back to 200-1400 AD. The clay vessel measures 23 i

Large and impressive Pottery vessel from the Congo/ DRC and the Mangbetu peoples. Tall black earthenware vessel with a highly ornate ancestor figure which appears to have male and female attributes. S

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

A large, substantial and well used utilitarian clay vessel from northern Mexico, possibly the Yaqui Indians. The vessel has two small raised handles and a very well worn and well handled surface, sugg

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, each orb-form body with large flaring lip, each approx. 11"h (largest), 6"h (smallest) Provenance: Estate of Distingui

A finely crafted terracotta vessel in creme color with wonderful oval designs and incised motifs, ribbed neck and overall decorated surface. Mangbetu or Zande peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The

20th cen, measures 21.5"h 13"w; Provenance: from an Manhattan Gentleman Life Time Collection

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

Large Terra-cotta vessel, plain design, no glaze, possibly Mexican, 30 in tall and 12 in diameter at mouth, bulbous from base to a narrower neck, Decorative Pottery, Decorative Garden Ware, Garden Pla

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 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

An ancient Chinese Warring States Period Pottery Vessel - 475 BC. This vessel is most impressive because of the flared rim designs, made by hand over 1600 years ago.The Warring States Period of Chines

Nupe Peoples, (3) large terracotta vessels, Nigeria, black fired earthenware, including two spherical containers, one issuing a neck with flaring rim, together with a large tapered bowl, each incised

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