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An Exceptional Eastern Cape Nguni Pipe Bowl and Stem.
Wood, metal.
Old inscription and dated: ‘1892’.
South Africa.
19th Century.
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’.
Provenance:
Taylor A Dale, Sante Fe.
Ex Private collection.
Ex Private Continental collection.
Dimensions
Size: 45.5cm long - 18 ins longThe BADA Standard
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