Djenne Ceramic Fetish Vessel

A tiny round hole at the shoulder is the only break in the surface.

This fetish vessel is Djenne, from the Sanga area of Mali, West Africa, and dates to the 16th to 18th century. It is terra cotta. Many Djenne vessels share a recognizable stopper-style neck, which makes them easy to group even when their surfaces vary. The body is a plump oval with a collared neck and a pointed top. Raised bosses sit along the edge, and fine stippled texture covers the clay. The color is a warm peach tan with darker patches. It is 7.6 inches high and 4.6 in diameter.

Tiny hat, firm manner, no questions answered.