Vintage Algerian Kabyle Pottery Bowl

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For more than 200 years Kabyle women have made earthenware objects from locally-dug clay. Kabyle pottery was traditionally made for domestic purposes such as preparing and serving food, storing water and providing light, and for ritual occasions such as births and weddings. The Kabyle people are an ethnic group from Kabylia, a region of northern Algeria. They are the second largest sub-group of the Berber people, who are Indigenous people of North Africa. Their native language is Kabyle, part of the Berber language group. When we found this piece, it was covered in dust and dirt, with only a faint glimpse of the fish and striking red line showing through. We took a chance, brought it home, and cleaned it to reveal the stunning paint work you now see. Condition: Good - age related wear to glazing and paint Size: W 23cm x H 7cm Weight: 1kg...more

Opto London

United Kingdom

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