Native Indian nolw
13 February 2019
Description

I found this in an auction house on Australia. I think it might be native American but not sure. The auction had a description of "native indian" bowl. It is black, possibly mud material, surrounded by animal hide strips. It is heavy and the bottom is not quite flat. It stays up but tilted at an angle only. Has a rough texture. Its approximately 26cm high, 34cmwide with an opening of around 21cm in diameter. Any information would be appreciated!

Provenance

Australian auction house in Brisnane. Nothing else is known.

Acquired from
Auction House
For sale
Yes
Answered within 1 day
By Klaus
Feb 14, 19:04 UTC
Fair Market Value
$50 - $100 AUD
Insurance Value $0 AUD
What does this mean?

Thank you for submitting your item for appraisal. This appears to be an african earthenware vessel or jar, enforced with leatherbands, most likely used to carry water. Shape and execution resembles earthenware pottery from Nigeria but other areas on this vast continent might have come up with the same shapes. This could be an old or only vintage possibly second half 20th century item. Traditional production techniques have not changed and due to the climate things easily acquire patina. The estimate is based on similar items offered or sold at auction.

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