DESCRIPTION: A large African carved ivory pipe. Cylindrical body carved with seated man smoking pipe flanked by two kneeling figures, elephant tusks, antelope and water buffalo on crosshatched ground. Attached neck with decorative carving and reticulated carving of figures holding bowls at top. Long metal pipe mouthpiece. Overall kaolin residue. MEASUREMENTS: 23" long. CONDITION: Slight separation of neck from body but still securely attached. Interior residue and encrustation.
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Two Day Spring Antique & Fine Art Auction
8:00 AM PT - Jun 1st, 2008
offered by
Cordier Antiques & Fine Art
2151 Market Street
Camp Hill PA 17011
Camp Hill PA 17011
