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A Rare Pair of Igbo Izi Anthropomorphic Clay Vessels

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A Rare Pair of Igbo Izi Anthropomorphic Clay Vessels

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This Lot contains two finely crafted old terracotta clay vessels attributed to Igbo-Izzi potters, an Igbo sub-group in the foremost northern area of the Igbo region. Related examples may have also be created by neighboring Tiv artists. In much of Africa, clay is an artistic medium primarily associated with women. Women are responsible for gathering the clay, hand building the vessels, and firing them in open pits. As such, it is probable that these anthropomorphic vessels were created by female potters as well. The Pots measure 7 x 4.5 inches. Provenance: The Dr Brian Healy estate, New York.

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fair, well handled

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A Rare Pair of Igbo Izi Anthropomorphic Clay Vessels

Name: A Rare Pair of Igbo Izi Anthropomorphic Clay Vessels
SKU: 108200327
Price: 160 USD
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