Vessel

WW-1900-139874

1900·Ceramic and pigment·45.8 × 36.2 × 36.2 cm (18 × 14 1/4 × 14 1/4 in.)

<p>Among the Nupe people of central Nigeria, female potters created a variety of vessels from long coiled ropes of clay. A potter embellished this deep-red vessel with incised and impressed designs before firing it. Most likely a domestic tool, such as a cooking utensil or a water container, the piece has darkened areas near the base and rim that indicate its frequent use.</p>

Catalogue

Year: 1900
Medium: Ceramic and pigment
Dimensions: 45.8 × 36.2 × 36.2 cm (18 × 14 1/4 × 14 1/4 in.)
Collection: Art Institute of Chicago

Panel

1901 · Cotton and rayon, warp-faced, warp-striped plain weave with supplementary patterning and brocading wefts; main warp fringe; two widths joined

WW-1901-114431

Panel

1901 · Cotton and rayon, warp-stripe, weft-band plain weave with paired warps and supplementary patterning and brocading wefts; warp fringe; two widths joined

WW-1901-131983

Water or Palm Wine Container

1900 · Terracotta

WW-1900-136853

Wrapper

1900 · Cotton and probably silk; stripes of warp-faced plain weave; supplementary brocading wefts with crossing and wavering weft turns; embroidered; two panels joined with machine stitching; four salvages present; group and twisted extending warp fringe

WW-1900-029041