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

Artist/Maker (Burkina Faso)
Artist/Maker (Burkina Faso)
Datenot dated
Mediumpottery and pigment
DimensionsOverall: 20 3/4 x 15 1/4 in. (52.7 x 38.7 cm)
ClassificationsContainers
Credit LineGift of an Anonymous Donor
Terms
    Object number2007.21.23
    DescriptionThis very heavy pot, used for storing grain, is raised on a perforated foot to protect its contents from ground moisture. The raised appliqué bands combined with impressed patterns reflects a very ancient tradition.
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    Collections
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Frank Stella
    1974
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Artist Unknown
    2nd to 3rd century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Greater Nicoya
    ca. 1000-1350
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Classic Veracruz
    ca. 200-400
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Artist Unknown
    ca. 1790
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Diego Gonzalez
    ca. 2013
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Guna people
    after 1950
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Artist Unknown
    late 19th to early 20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Claes Oldenburg
    1971
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Nigeria, Yoruba people
    mid 20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Artist Unknown
    ca. 1755