Pipe

29-59-131

From: Angola

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number 29-59-131
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Kimbundu
Provenience Angola
Section African
Materials Steel | Wood
Description

"Chief's pipe from Soba N'bango." Wood. Stem completely covered with steel bands. The stem part and the top of the bowl are also covered with steel. Carved decoration in high relief around the bowl includes 3 human heads.

Length 77 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Henry C. Mercer, 1927
Other Number Mercer 19707 - Old Museum Number | 183 - Field No SF

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