Figurative pots are an important element of the material culture of the Mangbetu people. Made from clay, these sculptural pots have a human or animal figuration at the neck of a round base. The human figures are often depicted with an elongated crown as it is a symbol of Mangbetu beauty customs and aesthetics. Each pot carries its own individual character, expressed with quiet, simple animation.
Figurative pots are an important element of the material culture of the Mangbetu people. Made from clay, these sculptural pots have a human or animal figuration at the neck of a round base. The human figures are often depicted with an elongated crown as it is a symbol of Mangbetu beauty customs and aesthetics. Each pot carries its own individual character, expressed with quiet, simple animation.
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22-26 d x 39-40 H |
