IGBO KOLA NUT OFFERING BOWL 4, Nigeria

These objects were most probably used as offering vessels or serving dishes for kola nuts or other food. Their social use and status was important in Igbo hospitality. The lidded chambers were for palm oil, pepper or other sauces. Bowls 1-4 show evidence of use and age. Bowls 5-7 are likely to have been made for the art market.