A Djenné terracotta vessel, Mali, brown to reddish patina, collected in the region of Mopti.

A Djenné terracotta vessel refers to pottery that originates from the region around the ancient city of Djenné, located in Mali, West Africa. Djenné is famous for its rich cultural heritage and the ancient Djenné-Djenno archaeological site, which has been inhabited since around 250 BC. The area is renowned for its distinctive pottery traditions, especially its terracotta vessels.

Djenné terracotta pottery is typically handmade and features a range of shapes and sizes, from large storage jars to smaller ceremonial vessels. The pottery is often characterized by its smooth, reddish-brown surface and intricately molded or sculpted details. The designs can include geometric patterns, human or animal motifs, and sometimes abstract forms. The artisans of Djenné use traditional hand-building techniques, such as coiling, and burnish the pottery for a smooth finish.

Historically, the terracotta vessels were used for practical purposes, such as storing water, grains, and other goods, but some pieces were also made for ritualistic or funerary purposes. The craftsmanship of Djenné pottery is an important reflection of the region's long-standing artistic and cultural traditions.

The style of Djenné pottery has influenced contemporary African art, and some pieces have become highly sought after by collectors and museums for their cultural and artistic value.

A Djenné terracotta vessel, Mali, brown to reddish patina, collected in the region of Mopti.

A Djenné terracotta vessel refers to pottery that originates from the region around the ancient city of Djenné, located in Mali, West Africa. Djenné is famous for its rich cultural heritage and the ancient Djenné-Djenno archaeological site, which has been inhabited since around 250 BC. The area is renowned for its distinctive pottery traditions, especially its terracotta vessels.

Djenné terracotta pottery is typically handmade and features a range of shapes and sizes, from large storage jars to smaller ceremonial vessels. The pottery is often characterized by its smooth, reddish-brown surface and intricately molded or sculpted details. The designs can include geometric patterns, human or animal motifs, and sometimes abstract forms. The artisans of Djenné use traditional hand-building techniques, such as coiling, and burnish the pottery for a smooth finish.

Historically, the terracotta vessels were used for practical purposes, such as storing water, grains, and other goods, but some pieces were also made for ritualistic or funerary purposes. The craftsmanship of Djenné pottery is an important reflection of the region's long-standing artistic and cultural traditions.

The style of Djenné pottery has influenced contemporary African art, and some pieces have become highly sought after by collectors and museums for their cultural and artistic value.

Grupo étnico / cultura
Djenné
País de origem
Mali
Material
Terracota
Sold with stand
Não
Estado
Boas condições
Altura
29 cm
Peso
1,6 kg

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Oggetto bello e, come al solito, ben confezionato.

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commodo

Very satisfied, the item is excellent, the seller is professional, well packaged, delivered quickly I recommend

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what a beauty! and as always: very well wrapped. thank you.

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Quanjin

Very very very slow shipping. I accept it for Christmas dates, but it is frustrating (24 days). Otherwise, very good packaging, correct item as described. Does not include certificate (forgotten?)

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iceblues

En envoi rapide, emballage, parfait.

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user-5ef1f50

livraison très longue 26 jours ! Après réception le Bec de l'oiseau arrive cassé malgré un emballage de qualité exceptionnelle ! Après observations je m'aperçois que la pièce est réparée a la colle !

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First of all, thank you for the compliment that the mask was well packaged. We go to great lengths to pack our works of art safely. Nevertheless, damage can occur in transit if the courier handles the parcels improperly. In December and even up to the 6th of January there was a lot of chaos at DHL and many parcels arrived days and even weeks late. Some items were at some point repaired by their previous owners in Africa. Sometimes so well that even we cannot recognize the repair and therefore cannot describe it. Please accept our apologies that we did not discover the repair and that the glued-on beak has broken off. If you no longer wish to have the object for this reason, you are welcome to return it to us. Catawiki will then refund the purchase price and postage. Kind regards, Patricia Winheim

Bien reçu le colis ,trés bien préparé et protégeant abondamment la sculpture, mais long délai de livraison. La sculpture est authentique et de bon style du milieu 20e . C'est une chance!

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Lezambi

Wie immer gute Qualität zum fairen Preis. Hervorragend verpackt! Einziger kleiner Kritikpunkt: 5 Wochen Lieferzeit. Viel Zeit zur Vorfreude :-)

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Wie immer gute Qualität zum fairen Preis. Hervorragend verpackt! Einziger kleiner Kritikpunkt: 5 Wochen Lieferzeit. Viel Zeit zur Vorfreude :-)

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… und ein riesiges Dankeschön an Patricia Winheim.

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aveadam

… ein riesiges Dankeschön an Patricia Winheim.

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aveadam

Bestens — voll zufrieden 😊👍

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excellent item, as described, fast shipping, thank you

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jan55diemen

What a beautiful mask, thank you so much (again) @Tribalartforum!!!

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KunstDrai

Very professional packing and order follow up Thank you so much Tribalartforum

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Molte grazie tutto altamente professionale AUGURI di un buon anno e di nuovo grazie

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als ik volgens de regels meteen betaal verwacht ik ook van de professionele verkoper dat hij zich ook aan de afspraken houdt en niet pas verzendt nadat hij daar toe door Catawiki wordt gesommeerd.

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If you check your DHL tracking number, you can see that your package was on the road for 10 days. This is DHL's responsibility. We regret this, but unfortunately we have no control over it. And between the 24th and the 26th of December and on the 1st of January were official holidays. Kind regards, Patricia Winheim

Alles absolut ok - inkl. Verpackung und Versand… Gerne wieder….

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171144

Wieder ist ein schönes kleines Objekt gut verpackt bei mir angekommen und erfreut mich!

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user-297aab81737a

Alles sehr gut! Schöne Figur! Vielen Dank!

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Oggetto bello e, come al solito, ben confezionato.

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