Tutsi Prestige Triple Jar on Stilts
Tribe Dynasty
Tutsi
Country Of Origin
Rwanda or Burundi
Date
20th century
Size
10 x 20
Materials
Wood
Technique
Carved
Condition
There is a slight crack in the wood where the jars join up.
Provenance
ex Bart Suys Collection, Brussels
This charming prestige item was carved in the shape of 3 linked milk jugs on slender elongated legs. It would have been made as a display of carving skill, not being sturdy or stable enough for any practical use.
Publications
- Tribal . Primedia. California. 35. Summer 2004. . Tradition and Innovation in the arts of Rwanda & Burundi. pp.82. Fig.5
Price
Price on request
Reference No
945