AFRICAN ART HISTORY
Artefact Review
f African art we had the opportunity to study at the Manitoba Museum the ones with the most impact are the ceramic pieces from West Africa. One white ceramic pot with unblended coil neck, and two brown pots; one with a large shoulder and the other with a small shoulder leading to a rounded lip.
The small white pot is a simply crafted coiled vessel, built to fit in the hand most probably to be used for drinking. The white colour of the pot may be from the type of clay, Kaolin, or a white slip covering the surface. The darkening of the surface is carbon deposit, a result of the firing process that adds a level of interest to the piece. The white and the black are a dynamic visual combination and intensify scrutiny of the piece. The heart shaped, smooth bottom contrasts sharply with the coiled neck that provides grip as well as a surface of interest to the hand. Subtle incised decoration on the bulb alludes to a sense of motion or action.......
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