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This is a ceramic container called the KukwƐi of the Ga people, they are an ethnic group located in Ghana, Togo and Benin. It is an oval black earthenware footed tureen-like dish, with incised line and pierced hole decoration. Whilst the lid has a looped handle, it is a native soup tureen. Made in an Accra village called Korlibu one mile from Accra, Gold Coast.
Pottery stands as one of Ghana’s most ancient handicraft traditions. It encompasses both the technique and outcomes of shaping vessels and various items using clay and other ceramic elements. Most of the pottery items are ornamental water vessels used in wealthy households, they were made by specialist women potters. Production of plain pottery is often a woman’s business, as it was not within the remit of men. These creations undergo high-temperature firing, resulting in their acquisition of a sturdy and enduring structure.
| Museum | Liverpool Museums |
|---|---|
| Region / Place of Origin | Greater Accra |
| Ethnic / Linguistic Group | Ga-Dangme |
| Sub Ethnic Group | Ga |
| Ethnic Dynasty / Period | Ga Mashie |
| Context of Operation | Domestic Utility, Symbols of Power/Hierarchy, Trade/Commerce |
| Societal Relation | Communitarian, Familial |
| Materiality | Earthenware (Terracotta) |
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