Vessel c. mid 20th century

ceramic

3d sculpting

egg art

3d printed part

ceramic

jewelry design

strong focal point

sculptural image

vessel

3d shape

stoneware

ceramic

round circular shape

"Vessel" is a ceramic pot created by the artist Kurumba sometime in the mid-20th century. The pot is brown in color and features three legs at its base. The vessel is decorated with incised wavy lines, potentially depicting flowing water or a similar motif. Currently, this piece is on display at the Minneapolis Institute of Art. The pot is a testament to the artistry and craftsmanship of the Kurumba people and their ability to craft functional objects that are also aesthetically pleasing.

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minneapolisinstituteofart about 1 year ago

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Large jars like this one, inherited via the chiefly female lineage, signaled the owner’s privileged status. Designed to preserve selected seeds, they are sometimes called “granaries,” yet they could also store a woman’s valuables, particularly textiles. The raised patterns on the surface, unique to each vessel and representing the abdominal scarifications worn by Kurumba women, highlight the personal connection between the owner, the vessel, and its contents.