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Lidded Vessel with Incised Designs, early 20th Century	
Dan culture; Liberia, Africa
Ceramic …
Vessel
Lidded Vessel with Incised Designs, early 20th Century	
Dan culture; Liberia, Africa
Ceramic …
Lidded Vessel with Incised Designs, early 20th Century Dan culture; Liberia, Africa Ceramic and pigment; Vessel: 11 × 9 in. Lid: 3 5/8 × 7 3/8 in. 2013.24.4a,b Gift of the Dendel Family Trust

Vessel

ClassificationsFurnishings-Serviceware-vessels
Culture Dan
Dateearly 20th Century
Made AtLiberia, Africa
Collection SiteGanta, Liberia, Africa
MediumCeramic
Dimensions11 × 9 in. (27.9 × 22.9 cm)
Credit LineGift of the Dendel Family Trust
Object number2013.24.4a
DescriptionThe Dan are a people from North East Liberia. Very few examples of Dan ceramics are published and more research needs to be conducted. The incision lines may correlate to scarification patterns.
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