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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:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:19th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU9363243330162
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