Mangbetu figural clay pot 02

A Mangbetu figural clay pot from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, dating to the 20th century and hand-built in the traditional way. The Mangbetu are known for the elongated head — historically shaped in infancy and seen as a mark of beauty and status — which gives these figurative vessels their distinctive silhouette.

A characterful, sculptural piece to stand on its own or display as a vase.

Size: H 46cm × D 20cm.