African Shell and Bone Water Pipe

Item Details

Wood

An African shell and bone water pipe. Featured is a gourd covered in cowry shells with bone elements for the bite and pipe. The bone is carved with the faces and geometric designs and an effigie is present on the body of the pipe. This piece is not marked by the maker or artist.

Condition

- some of the molding material to verso is coming off and exposing the shell; minor wear and negligible nicks to surface of piece.

Dimensions

Item #

18DAL071-054