Ceremonial Pipe – Wood – Teke – Congo

Description

Stylistic well carved wooden pipe from the Chokwe people of DR Congo.

At its height during the second half of the nineteenth century, aristocrats surrounded themselves with a wide variety of finely crafted boxes, jars, stools, pipes, musical instruments and weapons. This distinctive tradition of anthropomorphic sculpture developed around 1900. Although such forms predate the colonial presence, European patrons greatly increased the demand for them.
Provenance: former private collection from Germany.

Object

Ceremonial Pipe

Ethnic group:

Chokwe

Country:

DR Congo

Material:

Wood

Estimated period:

Mid 20th century

Sold with stand:

No

Dimensions:

9x22x5 cm

Weight:

100 gram

Condition:

Good condition, used with some signs of wear

Reserve: $100.00

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Ceremonial Pipe – Wood – Teke – Congo

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