Bamileke Peoples, (3) bronze figural pipes
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Bamileke Peoples, (3) bronze figural pipes, Cameroon, including a copper alloy example with bowl cast as a chiefs head, one cast a s a bird's head, and one with a bowl in the form of a colonial bust with long tapering stem, two on custom stands, 12"h (largest), 7" (smallest)
Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Philip Gould, NYC
Notes/Literature: Professor of Chinese Art History at Columbia University and Sarah Lawrence College, Professor Philip Gould was a passionate collector of African Art, and curated numerous museum and gallery exhibitions from his personal collection.
Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Philip Gould, NYC
Notes/Literature: Professor of Chinese Art History at Columbia University and Sarah Lawrence College, Professor Philip Gould was a passionate collector of African Art, and curated numerous museum and gallery exhibitions from his personal collection.
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Good, aged patina, surface wear typical of age and use **Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mail info@milleabros.com with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.
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Bamileke Peoples, (3) bronze figural pipes
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