Royal pipe

Bamun · Cameroon

Reference: PIP-25

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Height
70 cm
Material
Wood and metal

Long pipe of those normally used in prestigious ceremonies, of his cazolet representing the typical bamún head part a long neck. The bowl is adorned with…

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Long pipe of those normally used in prestigious ceremonies, of his cazolet representing the typical bamún head part a long neck. The bowl is adorned with tribal scarifications.

Further technical information
Width
17 cm
Attributed period
First third century XX

Details transcribed from the original catalogue; they are not a recent physical inspection.

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Cameroon. The country associated with the catalog is shown, not the current location of the piece.

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