Vessel, late 19th century, 13 1/2 x 10 3/4 x 8 7/16 in. (34.29 x 27.31 x 21.43 cm), Ceramic, Angola or Democratic Republic of Congo, 19th century, Lwena and Chokwe artists were inspired by European objects like chairs and teapots to make new forms of art. This spouted vessel is such an example. It has a lid shaped in the form of a human head, which has been incorporated into the main body of the pot. The fine black glossy glaze is typical for this kind of vessel, employed as a container for water or palm wine.