Ancient African Bed Post or Bed Support

Ancient African Bed Post or Bed Support

$2,400.00
  • Djenne Culture, Southern Mali

  • 12th - 14th Century

  • Clay/ceramic

  • 20 h, 11 diameter in./ 51 h, 28 diameter cm

A smooth, sensuous, unusual object. The form is evocative of a figure with arms held high in a stance of strength. The “arms” terminate with double phalluses representing fertility. Losses to rim and small chip near top, signs of age and use.

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