File:Chewa jar.jpg
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DescriptionChewa jar.jpg |
English: Jar, Chewa peoples, Lilongwe area, Malawi, Late 20th century, Ceramic, resin
This large ovoid vessel was handbuilt by a Chewa woman and fired at a low temperature. The potter achieved the aesthetically vibrant surface by splashing a vegetable decoction on the body immediately after firing. The dark spots were caused by firing the jar in a kiln with reduced oxygen. Although the dark spots were unintentional, they add to the pot's aesthetic effectiveness. These vessels are typical of pottery found throughout Africa that function as containers for foodstuffs. Chewa women keep such vessels near the cooking area and used them to store locally brewed maize beer (kuchasu). Kuchasu is consumed before traditional ceremonies of the Gule Wamkulu (Great Dance), which is performed at funerals and initiations. (National Museum of African Art) |
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Camera manufacturer | Canon |
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Camera model | Canon EOS 5D |
Exposure time | 1/10 sec (0.1) |
F-number | f/3.5 |
ISO speed rating | 400 |
Date and time of data generation | 13:23, 21 September 2008 |
Lens focal length | 28 mm |
Orientation | Normal |
Horizontal resolution | 72 dpi |
Vertical resolution | 72 dpi |
Software used | ACD Systems Digital Imaging |
File change date and time | 22:48, 7 October 2008 |
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Exif version | 2.21 |
Date and time of digitizing | 13:23, 21 September 2008 |
APEX shutter speed | 3.375 |
APEX aperture | 3.625 |
APEX exposure bias | 0 |
Metering mode | Pattern |
Flash | Flash did not fire, compulsory flash suppression |
DateTime subseconds | 515 |
Color space | sRGB |
Focal plane X resolution | 3,086.925795053 |
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Focal plane resolution unit | inches |
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