Rare Pair of 1940's - 1950's Zande Ceremonial Pots, Southern Sudan/DRC

Rare Pair of 1940's - 1950's Ceremonial Pots Depicting a Male and Female. Zande Culture, Southern Sudan/ North Eastern DRC

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These anthropomorphic fired terracotta pots are testament to the rich figurative pottery tradition of the Zande Kingdom. Each pot is surmounted by a human head, a male and female respectively. Both pots are the skilful work of a single Zande artist. 

The slightly larger scale of the ‘female’ pot in relation to the ‘male’ projects her significance. Traditionally, pots like this pair did not have a function purpose, rather they were treasured by the Zande royalty for their artistic qualities and brought out and displayed only on ceremonial occasions. 

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Estimated Period: 1940's - 1950's.

Ex Private Collection, UK 

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Height ('Male' Pot): 44cm

Height ('Female' Pot): 46cm

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ZANBHO

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