This work of art that is made of clay is from Northeastern Nigeria. It was made in 1950s and is about 20cm high with the colour is grey. I couldn't find anyting special from the appearence.However, it was used as a holy stuff. Traditionally, most male in that country kept this kind of pot near their pillow. For the reason is that they thought the spirit would leave the body when people are sleeping in the night. And the spirit could stay in the pot where is not far away from the body. The background of the pot is interesting because it has a relation with the religion in that country. And many tribes in that area were Christians . In addition, this kind of pot is made by women, especially, the wives of blacksmiths in villages. Some of the pot are still in use nowadays.
