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Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
Bottle
Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
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Bottle

Artist/Maker (Mali)
Datenot dated
CultureDjenne
Mediumpottery and paint
DimensionsOverall: 7 1/2 x 6 in. (19.1 x 15.2 cm)
ClassificationsContainers
Credit LineGift of an Anonymous Donor
Terms
    Object number2007.21.30
    On View
    Not on view
    Collections
    DescriptionSlip painting is an ancient technique (dating from the 8th to 11th centuries) and narrow necked bottles, an old form. The technique and shape are still popular and marketed widely in this part of West Africa.
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    Dogon people
    20th century
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    Djenne culture
    11th century
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    Artist Unknown
    6th century BCE
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    Artist Unknown
    17th century
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    Maya (archaeological culture)
    ca. 600-900
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    Olmec
    ca. 1500-400 BCE
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Giriama people
    late 19th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Giriama people
    20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Giriama people
    late 19th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Luba people
    early 20th century
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    Tutsi people
    not dated