Beer Pot

2005.01.0036

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Artifact Identification Beer Pot   (2005.01.0036)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Materials T&E
  2. :
  3. Food Processing & Preparation T&E
  4. :
  5. Food Storage Equipment
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period N/A
Date 20th Century
Culture Zulu

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Diameter) 49.5 cm
Dimension 2 (Height) 41.0 cm
Dimension 3 (Diameter) 18.5 cm
Weight 11,100 g
Measuring Remarks Under Review
Materials Ceramic
Manufacturing Processes Forming, Firing

Research Remarks

Description

115 - Featured Objects: Anonymous Donation of Western and Central African artifacts


Originating in the western and central regions of Africa, this group of over 70 artifacts includes stools, wooden bowls, musical instruments, coil currency, beer pots, honey pots, and cache sexe (beaded aprons for young girls), as well as many other items.

These objects, given by an anonymous donor in 2005, and representing many culture groups in Africa, support the Museum’s mission by helping interpret the diversity of cultures across the globe.


2005.01.0010 – Seed Pod Dance Rattle
2005.01.0011 – Coil Currency from Nigeria
2005.01.0015 – Stool from Tanzania
2005.01.0021 – Cache Sexe from the Kirdi peoples
2005.01.0030 – Wooden Bowl from the Tuareg peoples
2005.01.0041 – Chief’s Honey Pot

Published Description Under Review
Bibliography

Photo: Spurlock Museum, Fall 2006, p. 19.

Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication Anonymous
Reproduction No

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