Owl-form Grave Marker
Artist
Lozi (Zambian)
Date
late 19th - 20th centuryMedium
EarthenwareDimensions
: 12 3/4 x 10 3/8 x 6 3/8 in. (32.38 x 26.35 x 16.19 cm)Credit Line
Gift of David Kamansky and Gerald Wheaton in honor of Dr. Patricia DavidsonObject Number
2018.10.37
Label
The Lozi people in Zambia are known for their animal-form food vessels made of clay and wood. This ceramic owl-form vessel was made to be given as a marriage gift.