Anthropomorphic Pipe Bowl
Makonde, Tanzania / Mozambique
Early 20th c.
Old American collection
A small pipe bowl with a wonderfully animated, expressive face. Its well-worn surface shows considerable use, with varied tones and textures that add to its character. Aluminum lines the top of the bowl, while metal inserts on either side form the ears, lending a distinctive accent to the carving.
Size
Length: 3.5 in / 8.9 cm
Item
IN 11-9-26 / Price: $400
Gallery
Anthropomorphic Pipe Bowl
Makonde, Tanzania / Mozambique
Early 20th c.
Old American collection
A small pipe bowl with a wonderfully animated, expressive face. Its well-worn surface shows considerable use, with varied tones and textures that add to its character. Aluminum lines the top of the bowl, while metal inserts on either side form the ears, lending a distinctive accent to the carving.
Size
Length: 3.5 in / 8.9 cm
Item
IN 11-9-26 / Price: $400
Gallery