Somewhere along the Niger River, hands shaped this vessel from raw earth — long before it reached your shelf. This antique Malian pottery jar is a rare piece of African artisan heritage, fired using ancestral open-flame techniques that give it its distinctive burnt ochre color and organic surface texture. No two pieces are alike.

Dimensions: height 10 cm / 4 in
Max diameter 12 cm / 4.7 in
Neck opening 6.5 cm / 2.6 in
Weight approx. 360 g / 12.7 oz.

Perfect as a decorative object in a wabi-sabi, bohemian, or global eclectic interior. Pairs naturally with linen, raw wood, or dried botanicals. These pots were used to carry water, store grain, or hold offerings — a quiet life embedded in their walls. Bringing one home means carrying a fragment of that story forward. Condition: consistent with age and use — honest patina, no repairs, no cracks. Sold as found.
Every piece is unique — the one pictured is the one you receive.