Nupe Storage Pot
Circa early/mid 20th century.
Columnar containers are used in Nupe homes to store clothing and dry goods. In one abandoned village, such vessels were documented half-buried in the earthen floor, possibly to help in preserving food stuffs.
These pieces are designed so that a round-bottomed pot can be stacked on top of their wide, substantial rims. This helps keep the contents clean and also an efficient use of space in the tight quarters of a traditional Nupe house.
- Item Code: 2958
- Country of origin: Nigeria
- Height: 58 cm
- Width: 20 cm
Price: £925.00
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