Pipe - Ghana

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Bronze prestige pipe from the Baule culture in Ghana, with four figures on the bowl representing ancestors and a crocodile and snake on the stem, measuring 14 cm wide, 6 cm deep, and 5 cm high, in good condition, provenance Galeriehouder / Antiekhandelaar, one item.

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Prestige pipe of the Baule. On the bowl there are four figures, consisting of two couples (man and woman) and representing the ancestors. On the stem is depicted a refined crocodile and snake. A small ring is provided to hang the pipe from a cord. This is an object reserved for the upper social class.

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Prestige pipe of the Baule. On the bowl there are four figures, consisting of two couples (man and woman) and representing the ancestors. On the stem is depicted a refined crocodile and snake. A small ring is provided to hang the pipe from a cord. This is an object reserved for the upper social class.

For more details, look at the photos.

Shipped with tracking.

Details

No. of items
1
Country of Origin
Ghana
Material
Bronze
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Pipe
Height
5 cm
Width
14 cm
Depth
6 cm
Provenance
Gallery / Antique dealer
BelgiumVerified
729
Objects sold
97.14%
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