Zulu Pot - 167.2

A sculptural Zulu beer pot, shaped from river clay

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.

Because each pot is hand-built and pit-fired, you may notice fine cracks, markings or shifts in colour across the surface. These aren’t flaws — they’re the marks of a genuine handmade piece, and part of what makes every pot one of a kind.

A real statement piece — set it on the floor beside a fireplace or doorway, or on a sideboard where its silhouette can be appreciated from every angle. Decorative use only.

Size: 29cm high x 33cm wide

Opening diameter: 12cm