these vessels were traded across the empire
Crafted from terracotta and adorned with vibrant sancai (three-color) glazes in black
and jewelry crafted from semi-precious stones
originally sealed with soft material stoppers that have long since disappeared
Lobi Terracotta Lidded Altar Vessel brahmaniduck these vessels were traded acrossLobi people, early to mid. 20th century, Burkina Faso, West Africa Magnificent and finely hand built terracotta altar vessel, crafted by a Lobi woman potter, presenting a beautifully rounded body, corseted neck, flaring rim, and its original sturdy lid. The exterior is meticulously impressed with delicate arcs, triangles, and linear bands. Vessels of this type were placed on domestic altars dedicated to protective spirits (thil), where they held water