Woman With Cantaro

Peul · Mali

Reference: BRN-108

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Material
Bronze, lost wax

Figurine depicting a woman with a pitcher over her head. The woman is responsible for supplying the family with water for which she must travel long…

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Full original description

Figurine depicting a woman with a pitcher over her head. The woman is responsible for supplying the family with water for which she must travel long distances, carrying the water in large jars over her head and sometimes, at the same time, with other containers in her hands. Old patina.

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Attributed period
Mid-century XX

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Mali. The country associated with the catalog is shown, not the current location of the piece.

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