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Asanti Kuduo Container

This cast brass vessel(Kuduo) was used to store gold dust mined in Ghana, together with other valuable possessions the Akan people may have had. Kuduo played an important role in ceremonies intended to maintain spiritual well-being of those who owned them. The container is supported by four figures and the cover has five figures(click on image for detail). Overall height 8ins. Ref.C370
£250



African Artifacts #01


Belgian Congo Clay Pot

Lovely small clay pot from the Belgian Congo, decorated inside and out with a fine brush-worked pattern.(click on image for detail) Chip on rim. 2.5" high 3.5" diameter. Ref.C371
£18




African Artifacts #02


Hand Carved Wooden Vessel

This is a tactile piece, hand carved into the shape of a boat. At both ends is a carved animal's head, one of which has a hole for the spout.(click on image for detail). Belgian Congo. 7" long 2" high. Ref.C376
£25


African Artifacts #03


Congo Clay Pot

Small handmade clay pot with intricate design painted both inside and out.(click on image for detail) Small chip at rim. Belgian Congo. Ref.C372
£18


African Artifacts #04


Congo Clay Vessel

This is a two-handled clay bowl, decorated inside and out with a fine brushed worked pattern (click on image for detail).Good condition, no chips.7in diameter inc. handles. 3ins deep. Belgian Congo. Ref.C375
£20



African Artifacts #05


Congo Hand Carved Wooden Vessel

This boat-shaped vessel is so smooth and tactile, carved from on piece of wood. It has a simple bit of detail around the edge.(click on image for detail) One end has a spout. Belgian Congo. Overall length 9ins. Ref.C377
£25



African Artifacts #06


Belgian Congo Clay Pot

This clay pot has blackened through use on a fire. The intricate brush lines can still be seen. Chip to rim. 3"high. Diameter 4" Ref.C373
£18



African Artifacts #07


Belgian Congo Clay Bowl

Round clay bowl with two holes punched near rim. Plain inside but some brush strokes on outside. Hairline crack. Diameter 5ins. Ref.C374
£12



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