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Old KUYU Janus Head Terracotta Pipe - Belgian CONGO - late 1800 or early 1900

$ 205.92

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Time Period Manufactured: 1600-1900
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Terracotta: Kuyu
  • Handmade: Yes
  • Modified Item: No
  • Condition: used ; chips and cracks ; marks of combustion.
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Congo
  • Provenance: Belgian Antique Dealer
  • Culture: African

    Description

    Rare Janiform Head Pipe Bowl from the KOUYOU KUYU People
    Belgian CONGO - late 1800 or early 1900
    - carved terracotta, pigment ; hollowed out with marks of combustion ;
    wooden stand included ;
    - height : 15 cm x 9.5 cm x 8 cm (approx. 5.9 in.) ;
    weight : 610 grs ;
    - provenance : Belgian art dealer (BE - Bruxelles).