Bura Terracotta Funerary Urn treebarkfibreskirt while the underside is elegantly

while the underside is elegantly decorated with four stylized floral stems within a double-line border

vast quantities were produced specifically for the African market

chip and abrasions consistent with age and use

9000–5000 BC

This exceptional lamp

Bura Terracotta Funerary Urn treebarkfibreskirt while the underside is elegantlyBura Asinda Sikka Culture, c. 2001200 AD, Niger or Burkina Faso, West Africa A fascinating and unusual ancient terracotta funerary urn, masterfully hand formed in a tubular shape with an open base and subtly flared rim. This striking vessel is a powerful representation of the mysterious Bura Asinda Sikka culture, which flourished in the Sahel region of West Africa from the 3rd to the 13th century AD. Discovered near the necropolis of Bura Asinda