Tutsi Ceramic Vessel, Rwanda

A round pot on three little feet, scored with chevrons like a bandage.

Tutsi potters of Rwanda, East Africa, made this vessel in terra cotta in the 20th century. Clay vessels of this region are commonly used for storing and carrying food and drink. The body is rounded and full, resting on three short legs, with a narrow opening at the top. Bands of incised zigzags and lines cover the surface. The clay is a matte reddish brown, with darker smoky patches.

About 13 and a half inches tall. A modest pot with a great set of lines.