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