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Early 20th Century African Zulu Beer Pot
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The early 20th-century South African clay beer pot from the Zulu culture is a spherical beer pot
Category

Early 20th Century South African Tribal Pottery

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Early 20th Century African Zulu Beer Pot
Early 20th Century African Zulu Beer Pot

Early 20th Century African Zulu Beer Pot

H 7.5 in Dm 8 in

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Nupe African Beer Pot
Located in Chicago, IL
Very cool, nice scale, beer pot with unusual geometric details. From the Nupe people
Category

Antique 19th Century Nigerian More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Pottery

Nupe African Beer Pot
Nupe African Beer Pot

Nupe African Beer Pot

H 11.5 in Dm 14 in
Zulu Ceremonial Beer Pot from South Africa
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Ceremonial 5 finger beer pot from Kwa_Zulu Natal, South Africa. Field collected by David Roberts in
Category

Vintage 1980s South African Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Ceramic

Zulu Ceremonial Beer Pot from South Africa
Zulu Ceremonial Beer Pot from South Africa

Zulu Ceremonial Beer Pot from South Africa

H 13 in Dm 10 in
Zulu Ceremonial Beer Pot from South Africa
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Zulu Ceremonial Beer Pot from Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa. Field collected by David Roberts in
Category

Vintage 1980s South African Tribal Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Zulu Ceremonial Beer Pot from South Africa
Zulu Ceremonial Beer Pot from South Africa

Zulu Ceremonial Beer Pot from South Africa

H 10 in Dm 13 in
Mid-20th Century Zulu Ceramic Beer Pot, South Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Offered by ZENA KRUZICK Mid-20th Century Zulu Ceramic Beer Pot, South Africa This large beer
Category

Mid-20th Century South African Tribal Vases

Materials

Clay

Mid-20th Century Zulu Ceramic Beer Pot, South Africa
Mid-20th Century Zulu Ceramic Beer Pot, South Africa

Mid-20th Century Zulu Ceramic Beer Pot, South Africa

H 12.5 in Dm 15 in
Mid-20th Century Beer Pot Cover ‘Imbengi’ Zulu People, South Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Mid-20th century beer pot cover (Imbengi) Zulu People, South Africa These beaded covers were used
Category

Mid-20th Century South African Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Natural Fiber, Beads

Mid-20th Century Beer Pot Cover ‘Imbengi’ Zulu People, South Africa
Mid-20th Century Beer Pot Cover ‘Imbengi’ Zulu People, South Africa

Mid-20th Century Beer Pot Cover ‘Imbengi’ Zulu People, South Africa

H 1.5 in Dm 8 in
Mid-20th Century Beer Pot Cover ‘Imbengi’ Zulu People, South Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Mid-20th century beer pot cover (Imbengi) Zulu People, South Africa These beaded covers were
Category

Mid-20th Century South African Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Beads, Natural Fiber

Mid-20th Century Beer Pot Cover ‘Imbengi’ Zulu People, South Africa
Mid-20th Century Beer Pot Cover ‘Imbengi’ Zulu People, South Africa

Mid-20th Century Beer Pot Cover ‘Imbengi’ Zulu People, South Africa

H 1.5 in Dm 8 in
20th Century Zulu Beer Pot
Located in Chicago, IL
An outstanding 20th century tribally-used Zulu hand-built ceramic beer pot with hundreds of applied
Category

20th Century South African Modern Vases

Materials

Earthenware

20th Century Zulu Beer Pot
20th Century Zulu Beer Pot

20th Century Zulu Beer Pot

H 13.5 in W 14 in D 14 in
Field Collected South African Ukhamba of Beer Pot
Located in Hudson, NY
This Ukhamba or beer pot comes from Melmoth South Africa and was made by a member of the
Category

Mid-20th Century South African Primitive Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Field Collected South African Ukhamba of Beer Pot
Field Collected South African Ukhamba of Beer Pot

Field Collected South African Ukhamba of Beer Pot

H 10 in Dm 12 in
Outstanding Zulu Beer Pot
Located in Chicago, IL
An outstanding 20th century monumental tribally-used Zulu hand-built ceramic beer pot with two wide
Category

20th Century South African Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Earthenware

Outstanding Zulu Beer Pot
Outstanding Zulu Beer Pot

Outstanding Zulu Beer Pot

H 13.5 in W 20 in D 20 in
Mid-20th Century Tribal Ceramic Beer Pot, Zulu People, South Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Mid-20th century tribal ceramic beer pot, Zulu People, South Africa. Made of burnished clay with
Category

Mid-20th Century South African Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-20th Century Tribal Ceramic Beer Pot, Zulu People, South Africa
Mid-20th Century Tribal Ceramic Beer Pot, Zulu People, South Africa

Mid-20th Century Tribal Ceramic Beer Pot, Zulu People, South Africa

H 8 in Dm 7.75 in
Mid-20th Century Tribal Ceramic Beer Pot, Zulu People, South Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Mid-20th century tribal ceramic beer pot, Zulu People, South Africa. Gracefully incised lines
Category

Mid-20th Century South African Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-20th Century Tribal Ceramic Beer Pot, Zulu People, South Africa
Mid-20th Century Tribal Ceramic Beer Pot, Zulu People, South Africa

Mid-20th Century Tribal Ceramic Beer Pot, Zulu People, South Africa

H 7 in Dm 9 in
20th Century Zulu Beer Pot
Located in Chicago, IL
An outstanding 20th century tribally-used Zulu hand-built ceramic beer pot with hundreds of applied
Category

20th Century South African Tribal Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Earthenware

20th Century Zulu Beer Pot
20th Century Zulu Beer Pot

20th Century Zulu Beer Pot

H 11 in W 11 in D 11 in
20th Century Zulu Beer Pot
Located in Chicago, IL
An outstanding 20th century tribally-used Zulu hand-built ceramic beer pot with hundreds of applied
Category

20th Century South African Tribal Vases

Materials

Earthenware

20th Century Zulu Beer Pot
20th Century Zulu Beer Pot

20th Century Zulu Beer Pot

H 12.5 in W 13.5 in D 13.5 in
20th Century Zulu Beer Pot
Located in Chicago, IL
An outstanding 20th century tribally-used Zulu hand-built ceramic beer pot with hundreds of applied
Category

20th Century South African Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Earthenware

20th Century Zulu Beer Pot
20th Century Zulu Beer Pot

20th Century Zulu Beer Pot

H 13 in W 13 in D 13 in
Mid-20th Century Tribal Zulu Beer Pot, South Africa
Located in New York, NY
Zulu beer pots, or Ukhamba, are shaped with the coil method, then smoothed, incised, indented or
Category

Mid-20th Century South African Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-20th Century Tribal Zulu Beer Pot, South Africa
Mid-20th Century Tribal Zulu Beer Pot, South Africa

Mid-20th Century Tribal Zulu Beer Pot, South Africa

H 10 in Dm 10 in
Mid-20th Century Tribal Zulu Beer Pot, South Africa
Located in New York, NY
Horizontal ranks of pointed amasumpa nodes cover almost the entire surface of this Zulu beer pot
Category

20th Century South African Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-20th Century Tribal Zulu Beer Pot, South Africa
Mid-20th Century Tribal Zulu Beer Pot, South Africa

Mid-20th Century Tribal Zulu Beer Pot, South Africa

H 8 in W 8 in D 8 in
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Questions About African Beer Pots
  • What is an African pot?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    African pottery is diverse and culturally varied. An African pot can be a simple vessel for food or liquid but many carry social and religious significance. African pottery has always been highly sought after and is beloved by antique collectors worldwide. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique African pottery from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • How are African clay pots made?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    African clay pots are made by coiling the material around a flattened base and then hand-molding it into the desired shape. Then, the piece is sun dried and fired at a low temperature. On 1stDibs, find authentic African clay pots from some of the top sellers around the world.

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