Ritual Jar
Mambila · Cameroon
Reference: RCPT-37
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- Material
- Terracotta
Curious pitcher mambila with a mid-human and mid-animal character covered with beaks. Open mouth with large teeth and an opening in the back. From the aspect…
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Full original description
Curious pitcher mambila with a mid-human and mid-animal character covered with beaks. Open mouth with large teeth and an opening in the back. From the aspect of this figure everything suggests that it has been dedicated to divinatory rituals. He's had a slight restoration in his arms. Old patina.
Further technical information
- Attributed period
- First third century XX
Details transcribed from the original catalogue; they are not a recent physical inspection.
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Cameroon. The country associated with the catalog is shown, not the current location of the piece.
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