Bed Support, Djenne Culture, Mali

Djenne Culture, Southern Mali
Clay/ceramic
12th – 14th Century
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.

$2400

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