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African Luba Wood, Copper, Bone Ceremonial Pipe

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African Luba Wood, Copper, Bone Ceremonial Pipe

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Description

African, Luba People of Democratic Republic of the Congo, Hand-Carved Wood and Bone Ceremonial Pipe with copper metal mountings, the mouthpiece and bowl carved in the form of ancestor figures, mounted on a stand. Overall: 17" H x 16.5" W x 7.25" D. Keywords: African art, Artifact, Ceremony, Ritual object, Smoking accessories, D.R.C.

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African Luba Wood, Copper, Bone Ceremonial Pipe

Name: African Luba Wood, Copper, Bone Ceremonial Pipe
SKU: 168984966
Price: 100 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $300 - $500

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