Ancient Pottery

This is an earthenware pot, found near the Bafi River, Kamara Chiefdom, Kono District. The acquisition notes recorded is was found resting on gravel and at least 15 feet below the surface . The pot has distinctive impressed decoration around its neck. It was broken at the rim when it entered the collection in 1962.

Further Information

Type: Containers, vessels
Object: Ancient Pottery
Materials: Ceramic
Culture Group: Other
Dimensions: 147 [H]
Production Date: Pre 1962
Associated Places: Bafi River, Kamara Chiefdom, Kono District (Place found)
Associated People: Mr. Sorie Tunkana, Mines Department, Sefadu, Kono District (Donor)
Museum: Sierra Leone National Museum
Accession Number: SLNM.1962.13.36