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Vintage Bamoun Ceremonial Prestige Pipe from the Grassfields region, Cameroon, associated with the Bamoun (Bamileke) culture, dating to the mid‑20th century and sourced from an antique market; length 44 cm, weight 1.0 kg, authentic/original.
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• Title: Vintage Bamoun Ceremonial Prestige Pipe – Cameroon Bronze / Brass (44 cm, 1kg)
• Origin: Grassfields region, Cameroon (Bamoun / Bamileke culture).
• Material & Method: Solid cast copper alloy (bronze/brass) using the traditional lost-wax casting process (cire perdue).
•l Dimensions & Weight: Length: 44 cm | kWeight: 1.0 kg.
• Description: "A beautiful mid-20th-century royal prestige object featuring intricate geometric lattice openwork and decorative bandings. Excellent structure with an authentic, rich aged dark brown and golden patina, showing light verdigris oxidation near the rim. Interior shows light earthy mold remnants from casting, indicating it was created as a ceremonial display piece rather than a utilitarian smoking tool."
• Title: Vintage Bamoun Ceremonial Prestige Pipe – Cameroon Bronze / Brass (44 cm, 1kg)
• Origin: Grassfields region, Cameroon (Bamoun / Bamileke culture).
• Material & Method: Solid cast copper alloy (bronze/brass) using the traditional lost-wax casting process (cire perdue).
•l Dimensions & Weight: Length: 44 cm | kWeight: 1.0 kg.
• Description: "A beautiful mid-20th-century royal prestige object featuring intricate geometric lattice openwork and decorative bandings. Excellent structure with an authentic, rich aged dark brown and golden patina, showing light verdigris oxidation near the rim. Interior shows light earthy mold remnants from casting, indicating it was created as a ceremonial display piece rather than a utilitarian smoking tool."
Details
Number of objects
1
Country of Origin
Cameroon
Period
Mid 20th century
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Height
45 cm
Width
7.5 cm
Weight
1000 g
Provenance
Antique market
Authenticity
Original/official
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