Pipe bowl of red clay in shape of human head

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Object Number 2004.29.12407

Display Title Pipe bowl of red clay in shape of human head

Descriptions

Object Description written on board: "Africa / Cameroon / Pipe-bowl of red clay, black handle. Represents / human head with large cheeks. High cap - Bamum / weave. The wooden stem, ending in a copper / mouthpiece, is carved in twists."

Department Photographic

Culture

Bamum

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Africa / Cameroon

Materials Print, black and white adhered to Paperboard

Dimensions Overall: 15.24 × 8.89 cm (6 × 3 1/2 in.)

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