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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