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Object Number 2003.11.25
Display Title Pot
Descriptions
Object Description Globular pot with burnished flaring rim, round bottom; textured lower 1/2; modeled and encircling 2-headed crocodile/snake and lozenge design in two bands, burnished
Inventory Description Pot, rounded base, flared wide rim, cord impressed, applied banded neck design
Classification
  • Pot
Department Ethnographic
Date ca. 1900?
Culture
  • Bamileke?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Cameroon
Materials Ceramic, Clay
Dimensions Overall: 38 x 38 x 40 cm (14 15/16 x 14 15/16 x 15 3/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 2003.11.25
Credit Line Gift of David and Karina Rilling
Provenance
Collector David C. Rilling (1985 or earlier - 9/24/03)
Donor David C. Rilling (1985 or earlier - 9/24/03)
Donor Karina Rilling (1985 or earlier - 9/24/2003)

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