Early 20th C. Bamun Ceramic and Ivory Pipe
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**Originally Listed At $150**
West Africa, Cameroon, Bamun (Bamum)/Tikar region, ca. early 20th century CE. An impressive ceramic pipe with a carved ivory mouthpiece. The ceramic bowl is in the form of a male face, with the puffed out cheeks meant to represent strength and dominance. Incised lines on the face are indicative of scarification. Size: 13.75" W x 4.4" H (34.9 cm x 11.2 cm)
Provenance: private S.S. collection, Los Angeles, California, USA
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#125171
West Africa, Cameroon, Bamun (Bamum)/Tikar region, ca. early 20th century CE. An impressive ceramic pipe with a carved ivory mouthpiece. The ceramic bowl is in the form of a male face, with the puffed out cheeks meant to represent strength and dominance. Incised lines on the face are indicative of scarification. Size: 13.75" W x 4.4" H (34.9 cm x 11.2 cm)
Provenance: private S.S. collection, Los Angeles, California, USA
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#125171
Condition
Intact, with rich patina on all surfaces and light deposits in lower profile areas.
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Early 20th C. Bamun Ceramic and Ivory Pipe
Estimate $200 - $300
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