Bamileke Pipe - Figure - Cameroon

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Julien Gauthier
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With almost a decade of experience bridging science, museum curation, and traditional blacksmithing, Julien has developed a unique expertise in historical arms, armour, and African art.

Estimate  € 380 - € 450
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Description from the seller

Beautiful in size, quality, and antiquity is this Bamileke pipe with terracotta cooker. The pipe has fortunately come down to us accompanied by its pierced stick made from a lumpy branch of hardwood with a spirally twisted copper rod tip to symbolize the economic wealth of the owner.
The quality of the plastic carving of the terracotta is remarkable, as it shows some cracks due to age and use.

Provenance: old French collection

Seller's Story

Experts in Ancient African Art
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Beautiful in size, quality, and antiquity is this Bamileke pipe with terracotta cooker. The pipe has fortunately come down to us accompanied by its pierced stick made from a lumpy branch of hardwood with a spirally twisted copper rod tip to symbolize the economic wealth of the owner.
The quality of the plastic carving of the terracotta is remarkable, as it shows some cracks due to age and use.

Provenance: old French collection

Seller's Story

Experts in Ancient African Art
Translated by Google Translate

Details

Era
1900-2000
No. of items
1
Title
Bamileke Pipe
Country of Origin
Cameroon
Material
wood and terracotta
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
35 cm
Width
5 cm
Depth
7 cm
Estimated Period
1910-1920
SpainVerified
260
Objects sold
100%
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