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A Fine Ubangi African Pipe, Ex Museum/ Ex Irwin Hersey

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A Fine Ubangi African Pipe, Ex Museum/ Ex Irwin Hersey

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Description

This rare pipe is a excellent example of the style, classically represents a stylized character, the abdomen swollen by the obliquely cut bowl, The round head, enlarged by the hemispherical ears, offers a face with the characteristic features of Ubangi and the Ngbaka statuary, the neck is fully wound with copper lamellae. Shaded, reddish-brown patina on the head. The pipe measures 14 inches ( 15 inches on base). Provenance: Ex. Irwin Hersey, NY; Ex. Midwestern Museum (with inventory numbers)

Condition

Good, well handled

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A Fine Ubangi African Pipe, Ex Museum/ Ex Irwin Hersey

Name: A Fine Ubangi African Pipe, Ex Museum/ Ex Irwin Hersey
SKU: 96036995
Price: 1000 USD
Availability: InStock

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