Item #550
Type of object: Brass vessel
Ethnic group: Asante/Ashanti
Country of origin: Ghana, Africa
Measurement: 13.5 x 13.5 x 32.5 cm
Approximate age: Mid 20th century
Materials: Brass
Weight: Pot without lid: 2,076 grams
Lid: 929 gram. Together: 3,005 grams
Overall condition: Excellent
Damage, Repair: None
These fine brass vessels are also known as "kuduo" and were used in funerals or to hold valuable or important items. Some kuduo were buried with the owner, and some of them were also placed in shrine rooms. This kuduo is decorated with a seated dignitary that is being honored and entertained.
Provenance: Private collection. F.d.G in NL