Ritual objects - Djenné-culture - Mali

A fine collection of ancient archeological objects from the Djenné region of Mali. These objects were placed as gravegoods for deceased family members. During flooding of the river Niger these ancient settlements are washed op and these objects become visible. The largest item is a beautiful round pot 21 cm tall. The small red conical pot is 10 cm wide and has fine but faded decorations. The reddish rectangular plaque has 4 small holes in the corners, but its use is unknown. Dim.; 5 x 11 cm. The most interesting item is the round pot with its ritualistic decorations of snakes. This is a very important protective charm, placed alongside a deceased person. Dim.; 9 x 10,5 cm. Finally a small shamanistic object is included; a pottery item with two opposing openings used in special ceremonials concerning the afterlife. 9 cm long. All items were collected in Mali in the late 1990.s and come from a private Dutch collection.