Wooden Pitcher with Incised Geometric Designs
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Title
Wooden Pitcher with Incised Geometric Designs
Culture
Islamic Mauritania
Place Made
Mauritania
Description
The incised designs on the wooden pitcher suggest that this piece was somewhat decorative, but its simpler form and softer wood, along with the scorch marks and many other signs of heavy use, suggest that it was a well-used everyday object.
Research by Erin Rudd, 2008, Missouri State University Student. Mentor: Dr. Billie Follensbee
Research by Erin Rudd, 2008, Missouri State University Student. Mentor: Dr. Billie Follensbee
Century
20th
Item Dimensions
22.5 cm. h. x 51 cm. circumference
Medium
Sculpture
Materials
Wood
Techniques
Carving
Provenance
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Stoneman
Acession Number
1985.2
Accession Year
1985
Photo Number
20150027