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An Exceptional Eastern Cape Nguni Pipe Bowl and Stem

$56,500

£42,695.19

€49,302.47

CA$78,950.22

A$87,601.92

CHF 45,887.77

MX$1,074,234.73

NOK 583,676.64

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DKK 367,679.40

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An Exceptional Eastern Cape Nguni Pipe Bowl and Stem Wood, metal Old inscription and dated: ‘1892’ South Africa 19th Century Size: 45.5cm long - 18 ins long Provenance: Taylor A Dale, Sante Fe Ex Private collection Ex Private Continental collection Published: ‘The Art of Southeast Africa’, 5 Continents, Milano, Italy, 2002 cf: It has been suggested, that the inscription: ‘Matabele S.A 1892’ indicates the piece was traded to the northern region in the 19th century and / or that the label was written on return in ‘error’.

Dimensions:
Height: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)Width: 18 in (45.72 cm)Depth: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)
Materials and Techniques:
Metal,Wood
Place of Origin:
South Africa
Period:
19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
19th Century
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
London, GB
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU9363243330162

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