An Adamawa terracotta vessel without stand. The Adamawa healing vessel is a type of ritual container associated with healing and protective practices among various ethnic groups in the Adamawa region of northern Cameroon and eastern Nigeria. These vessels are typically ceramic, though some may incorporate other materials, and are characterized by the presence of sculptural elements applied to the exterior, often in the form of human or animal figures, abstract motifs, or incised patterns. These formal features are not merely decorative but serve as visual codes for the vessel’s ritual function and the cosmological ideas it embodies. Used primarily in contexts of illness, misfortune, or spiritual affliction, the vessel functions as a container for medicinal or magical substances prepared by ritual specialists, such as diviners, healers, or herbalists. These practitioners mediate between the physical and metaphysical realms, diagnosing the causes of ailments believed to arise from spiritual imbalance, witchcraft, or broken taboos. The healing vessel becomes a site of convergence for these forces, both containing and channeling the power required for restoration and protection. Its contents might include herbal concoctions, sacrificial remnants, or symbolic materials such as stones, animal parts, or charms, each selected according to the specific nature of the affliction. The seller guarantees and can prove that the object was obtained legally. In absence of test, the attribution is only provided for reference and is subject to authentication. The seller was informed by Catawiki that they had to provide the documentation required by the laws and regulations in their country of residence. The seller guarantees and is entitled to sell/export this object. The seller will provide all provenance information known about the object to the buyer. The seller ensures that any necessary permits are/will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer immediately about any delays in obtaining such permits.