Kitu Qele

Kitu Qele. Water jar of spherical shape made from low-fired qele (clay) with small handle at top of the spherical form of the vessel, was once broken but pieces have been glued back together. Has its main orifice at the side of the handle, with an i gaga, (pouring spout) at side of the form. Decorative elements of somuna (small applique mounds of qele) around the circumference. Decorative horizontal and vertical incisions around the top half of the vessel. Glazed with makadre (resin from the Dakua tree). Brown mottled colour. Cracks visible.