Owl-form Grave Marker

Artist

Lozi (Zambian)

Date

late 19th - 20th century

Medium

Earthenware

Dimensions

: 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 Davidson

Object 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.