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                Depending on the size of the pot and
        the condition of the weather, the pots are either
        left inside, or placed in the sun, to dry out. If
        they dry too fast, the clay will crack and split.









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                                                        The kiln is divided into an upper and lower        :
                                                        chamber by a floor with a hole in its centre.
                                                        The fire pit is reached by an opening at the foot
                                                        of the kiln. There is a slope to the back of the
                                                        kiln which gives access to the domed roof
                                                        which also has a hole in its centre, through
                                                        which the potter climbs to pack the kiln.
                                                                  Chimney
                            Top opening closed
                            for firing                                      Opening for access to Kiln
                                                                            and for feeding fire


                            Pottery
                                                                                    Oil trickling
                                                                                    into the pit


                            Ground level

                                                                                 &


                       Wall between fire pit
                       and Kiln        *                                    Wood and palm leaves
                                                                            for fire




                                                                   Cross Section of Kiln

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