Lot no. 19
Tutsi Vessel
Terra cotta - 28 cm
Rwanda, Burundi
Remarquable mastery of applied geometric patterns on this rare vase, possibly made by a Twa potter.
Another exemplar of this rare type of vase can be seen in the collection of Barbier-Mueller in Geneva (inventory number 1027-180).
Provenance
Colette Ghysels collection, Lasne
Pictures credits: Contact organization
African, American and Oceanic Art
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