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Vessel (Kume Ndu), Mid–20th century
| Content Provider | Art Institute of Chicago |
|---|---|
| Artist | Babessi Culture |
| Spatial Coverage | Cameroon |
| Temporal Coverage | 1925-1975 |
| Description | The wraparound lip and figurative appliqué pattern on this vessel reflect its origin in the ceramics center of Babessi, where all of the pottery is made by women. The form and figural decoration suggest its elevated status. It was used to serve palm wine, which occupies a central place in courtly and ritual life in the Cameroon Grassfields. Sharing the beverage enhances social relationships but also fosters communication with the ancestors, who are regularly called upon for assistance and protection. [A work made of blackened terracotta.] |
| File Format | JPG / JPEG |
| Access Restriction | Open |
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| Use Rights URL | https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/ |
| Subject Keyword | Terracotta Vessel For Serving Drinks Modeling (forming) Babessi Earthenware Firing (heating) Coastal West Africa Arts of Africa Cameroon Grassfields African Art Ceramics Vessel Ancestors Abstract Figures Ritual Hand Modeling Applique (technique) Ceramic Babessi Culture Artworks |
| Content Type | Image |
| Resource Type | Visual Artwork |
