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Water Vessel with Lizards (kuh mendzo)
Water Vessel with Lizards (kuh mendzo)
Water Vessel with Lizards (kuh mendzo)

Water Vessel with Lizards (kuh mendzo)

Artist
Datecirca 1950
Associated withAfrica
MediumEarthenware
DimensionsH. 14 x Diam. 15 1/2 in. (35.6 x 39.4 cm)
ClassificationsCeramics
Credit LinePurchased with funds from the State of North Carolina, by exchange
Object number99.6.1
On View
On view
Collections
ProvenanceDouglas Dawson, Chicago; purchased by NCMA 1999
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