Sale 207 Lot 250

CONGOLESE WOODEN SHI (BASHI) PITCHER. Carved pitchers serves practical purposes within the Shi community, primarily for serving local beverages like wine or beer, as well as for ritual drinks. The Shi, also known as Bashi, are an ethnic group located in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The pitchers were used for everyday serving of beverages and also held significance in ceremonies and religious practices. - Height: 4.25 inches.
Estimate $80-120