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 
 
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 
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’. 
 
Taylor A Dale, Sante Fe
Ex Private collection
Ex Private Continental collection

An Exceptional Eastern Cape Nguni Pipe Bowl and Stem

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