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An Exceptional Eastern Cape Nguni Pipe Bowl and Stem

$56,500
£42,736.05VAT Included
€49,900.09
CA$80,464.85
A$81,641.08
CHF 46,638.52
MX$988,469.76
NOK 547,913.82
SEK 547,188.26
DKK 373,023.43

About the Item

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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