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Small women's pipe from South Sudan 21.01.1591

Small women's pipe from South Sudan21.01.1591

Origin Horn of Africa & Arabic Peninsula | SUDAN | Dinka, Nuer

Material

Terracotta
Wood
Brass / bronze

Qualities

Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
Excellent overall condition

Dimensions Total length: 15 cm; height of pipe head; 45 mm Weight: 41 gr

15.00 CHF

Southern Sudan probably woman's pipe made in 3 parts. The pipe head is made out of black clay. The stem has been made from a cut piece of lightweight yellow wood, the wood has longitudinal grain and may belong to the bamboo family. A brass mouthpiece has been force-fitted onto the upper end of this. Collected in 1975/6 in the Dinka area. The pipe contains still rests of tobacco.