Djenné-pottery - Djenné-Djeno - Mali

A fine collection of small ancient pieces of pottery from the Niger-delta of Central-Mali. These pottery items are found after flooding of the river Niger uncovering remnants of ancient villages. This kind of pottery is often given to the deceased as a present for in the afterlife. The largest pot has a fine orange engobe and a a fine ribbed decoration. Height; 13 cm. The smaller black-fired pot has fine incised decorations on its rim. Height 8 cm.
The small round reddish pot has lined decorations on its rim and and on top. Small chip on the top. Height.; 10 cm.
The last small pot with large rim has a reddish engobe and has an elegant design. height.; 10 cm.
Finally there are 3 tiny pottery imitation bedposts, imitating a lifesize wooden bedpost on which the deceased is laid to rest. The largest bedrest has a chipping at the foot. Heights; 8-8,5-10 cm.
Collected in the city of Djenné in the late 1990,s and from a private Dutch collection. It could be as old as the 17th. Yet, it should be tested for a real authentication.