Pipe Mouthpiece

29-59-133A

From: Angola

Curatorial Section: African

Object Number 29-59-133A
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Masuku
Provenience Angola
Section African
Materials Wood | Brass | Steel
Technique Carved
Description

Long steel mouthpiece. Wooden stem with 4 brass bands at junction with mouthpiece; and 3 brass bands at center. Wooden bowl around which is carved decoration; top covered with steel; stem part ornamented with 2 brass - one steel band; on the stem near the bowl stand three small conjoined wooden figures in a frame.

Length 93.6 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Henry C. Mercer, 1927
Other Number 165 - Field No SF | 19706 - Other Number

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