beer vessel

Culture
Zulu people
Creation date
Collection
African
Materials
ceramic
Dimensions
H: 8 1/2 in.
Currently On View
Credit line
Carl H. Lieber Memorial Fund
Accession number
1994.35
Gallery Label

Zulu beer vessels often carry geometric designs as can be seen in this example. The small raised dots making up the design are made by applying small balls of clay to the surface. Many Zulu vessels are blackened and polished by rubbing fat into the surface.

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