Djenné pottery in terracotta H 43cm, diameter 38cm, 16kg

Djenné terracotta pottery embodies the artisanal excellence of the people of the Inner Niger Delta. Made without a wheel, these works are handcrafted with ancestral mastery. The potters, guardians of this know-how, use rich and malleable local clay, decorated with symbolic geometric patterns engraved or applied. These creations were used for everyday or ritual purposes, ranging from storage jars to funeral urns. HAS Today, they combine utility, function and artistic value, testifying to a thousand-year-old tradition of innovation and expertise.