Set of six covered bowls with handles
Artist
Bawa Ushafa
(Nigerian, born 1930)
Manufacturer
Abuja Pottery
(Nigerian, founded 1950)
CultureNigerian
OriginAbuja, Abuja, Nigeria
Dateca.1968-1969
MediumStoneware with glazes
DimensionsOverall (G08.12.12.1a-b): 4 1/2 x 7 x 4 1/2 in. (11.4 x 17.8 x 11.4 cm)
Overall (G08.12.12.2a-b): 4 1/2 x 7 x 4 1/2 in. (11.4 x 17.8 x 11.4 cm)
Overall (G08.12.12.3a-b): 4 1/2 x 7 x 4 1/2 in. (11.4 x 17.8 x 11.4 cm)
Overall (G08.12.12.4a-b): 4 1/2 x 7 x 4 1/2 in. (11.4 x 17.8 x 11.4 cm)
Overall (G08.12.12.5a-b): 4 1/2 x 7 x 4 1/2 in. (11.4 x 17.8 x 11.4 cm)
Overall (G08.12.12.6a-b): 4 1/2 x 7 x 4 1/2 in. (11.4 x 17.8 x 11.4 cm)
MarkingsTwo impressed stamps, illegible on all bowls except one, whigh reads BUA
DescriptionSet of six covered bowls with handles by Bawa Ushafa.
Credit LineGift of Iris and Jack Lieber
Object numberG08.12.12.1a-b,2a-b,3a-b,4a-b,5a-b,6a-b
Classifications
Modern and Contemporary CeramicsSub-classification
AfricanStatus
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