Tobacco

Tobacco
jar with a character sitting in the so-called thinker position. This receptacle was used by chiefs during rituals.
Hardwood, old brown patina, marks of use in the
Tchokwé receptacle, Angola, early 20th century
12.5 x 5 x 8.5 cm

Bibliography: Tchokwé, Reynold C. KERR, ed. Merzeder, 2003, fig. 91 for a very similar work. Automatically translated by DeepL. To see the original version, click here.