Pot, 20th Century
Papua New Guinea, Melanesia
Clay; 7 1/4 × 7 1/2 × 7 3/4 in.
2018.13.26
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Vessel

ClassificationsFurnishings-Serviceware-vessels

Date20th Century

Made AtPapua New Guinea

MediumClay

Dimensions7 1/4 × 7 1/2 × 7 3/4 in. (18.4 × 19.1 × 19.7 cm)

Credit LineGift of Anne and Long Shung Shih

Object number2018.13.26

DescriptionPottery vessels are made by a number of groups in Papua New Guinea for food preparation and for ceremonial purposes. Clay was collected from the ground or bottom of a swamp. Then, grit and shells were removed to refine the clay body. Pots were started by coiling a disk and then slowing building up the sides. After a certain length is reached, the coils are then bonded and smoothed down. Decoration can be applied to the outside while it is in the drying process by using a variety of specialized, wooden tools.

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