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Metal
Pipe Bowl
Bamileke, Cameroon
19th Century _Ex: Private NYC Collection
This is an early example of a brass tobacco pipe bowl. These were prestige
objects used only during ceremonies of great importance. The finely cast
bowl is adorned with numerous faces giving it a very surreal presence.
The patina has great depth with many layers of encrustation which is proof
positive of an early creation date.
The bowl stands 6 inches tall.
SOLD / IN 700 |
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