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#FaceJug

Pottery by Osapotterybyosa
2025-05-22

I made a for the first time since 2019 and I’m donating it to the fundraiser that begins this Sunday.

Face jugs are a expression of the American South brought here by enslaved Africans (specifically Congolese, according to scholars).

The heads of the Ife Empire are part of the artistic legacy of Yoruba people of Nigeria.

With this piece, I draw on the wisdom and ingenuity of our ancestors to make an offering to the next generation of creators.

A terracotta sculpture of a human head, featuring highly naturalistic, detailed facial features and intricate hair styling. The piece has a smooth finish and is the reddish tan color of natural fired clay. It is the artwork of the Ife Empire (1000-1400 CE) depicting a person of high status. A ceramic jug made by Osa Atoe, sculpted to resemble a human face, featuring detailed facial features, expressive eyes, and decorative markings. The jug has a narrow neck and a handle, set against a neutral background. It has elements of a Southern face jug and the Ife terracotta heads combined. The color of the piece is a dark reddish brown, derived from wild clay terra sigillata. A ceramic vessel shaped like a human face, featuring exaggerated facial features, large eyes, and a wide mouth displaying teeth. The surface has a greenish-brown glaze, giving it an aged appearance. The jug is from Edgefield, South Carolina and was created by an unknown enslaved potter.
Georgia Museum of Artgeorgiamuseum@glammr.us
2024-02-08

@CultureDesk Miniatures do have an enduring appeal! Here are a few from our collection.

This weensy face jug made by Celena Schoen looks just like bigger ones, but it's less than an inch in every dimension.

#Miniatures #CelenaSchoen #FaceJug

A goofy tiny face jug made by Celena Schoen. It has white eyes with a hollowed-out pupil in each, a funny nose, and an open mouth with a red tongue sticking out. It's glazed all over in a brownish green.

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