Zulu Pot - 17.6
£325.00
An authentic Zulu ukhamba, hand-shaped and pit-fired
Originating in South Africa, the Zulu pot — known as an ukhamba — has long held an honoured place in Zulu life, traditionally used to brew, store and serve beer. Each is hand-shaped from clay dug along local riverbanks, smoothed by hand, and fired in an open pit. That age-old process gives every vessel a warmth of tone and depth of character that no factory piece can match.
As a hand-built, wood-fired piece, it carries small cracks, scorch marks and tonal variation unique to that pot. Far from imperfections, these traces are the signature of an authentic, one-of-a-kind vessel with real history.
Lovely on a shelf, mantel or console — on its own as a sculptural accent, or grouped with other vessels for a collected, textural feel. Decorative use only.
Size: 20cm high x 22cm wide
Opening diameter: 10cm