large-bamum-bronze-pipe
Lot 343
Large Bamum Bronze Pipe
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Cameroon, 20th century, large central bowl cast with a single head, wrapped with bronze decoration including a central face and a small figure with a spear sitting on an alligator on each side, with additional striations, various patterns, and relief decoration.

16 3/4 x 13 1/2 in.

Collection of a Gentleman, Yadkinville, North Carolina

General wear including rubbing, light verdigris and marks, and small losses to metal mostly at top of bowl.