Vintage Nupe Water Pot Lovers Seat Their leaves will fall off

Their leaves will fall off and go slightly brown and flaky if it gets too dry but they do recover fairly quickly once re watered

genuine art piece with the patina and character of age

Size: 200cm H including hinge section

while its handmade nature gives it a sense of authenticity that mass-produced furniture cannot replicate

this adire oniko textile was made by tying the cotton textile tightly in order to resist the dye in certain parts

Vintage Nupe Water Pot Lovers Seat Their leaves will fall offA rare antique Nupe water vessel, handcrafted by artisans of the Nupe people of Nigeria. Its surface is covered with finely incised geometric designs. Pots like this once stood inside Nupe homes on terracotta supports; the rounded base reflects their everyday use, often carried on the head cushioned by a cloth ring. This example carries a lovely patina of age, with gentle wear and minor rim damage from daily use overall in remarkably good condition,