Orange-reddish lidded pot (parts a-b) with two chambers inside and a handle at either top side. Designs are in relief and impressed. Upper portion has a horizontal band of traingles that have lines within. Lower chamber exterior has seven loops all around decorated with chevrons. Just above these loops, there is a horizontal band of alternating triangles or chevrons and geometric bands. Lid (part b) is of a different colour, semi-round and hollow.

• History Of Use

  Described by the collector as a 'fetish pot', used for the 'mouse fetish' practice.

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• Type of Item jar
• Culture Baule
• Material clay
• Manufacturing Technique hand moulded
• Measurements height 29.5 cm, diameter 19.0 cm (overall)

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• Creator Amoin Eku Aya
• Field Collector Deborah Taylor
• Previous Owner Deborah Taylor
• Received from Leon & Thea Koerner Foundation, Deborah Taylor

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• Made in Bouake

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• Creation Date during 1971
• Collection Date between 1971 and 1972
• Ownership Date before 1972
• Acquisition Date during 1972

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• Item Classes ceramics
• Condition good
• Accession Number 0200/0002 a-b