Zulu, South Africa
19th century
Wood, trade beads, wire
Dimensions not provided
Provenance: English trade
The stem of this wood pipe is fully covered in trade beads wrapped and secured with fine wire coils, with the beadwork arranged in repeating geometric triangles across the length of the stem. The color scheme runs in parallel bands of navy blue, white, turquoise, and red, with additional pink and lavender beads at the tapered mouthpiece end. The bowl is carved from a single piece of dark wood with a smooth, unadorned surface.
We ship free anywhere in the world, fully insured, packed by hand.
Zulu, South Africa
19th century
Wood, trade beads, wire
Dimensions not provided
Provenance: English trade
The stem of this wood pipe is fully covered in trade beads wrapped and secured with fine wire coils, with the beadwork arranged in repeating geometric triangles across the length of the stem. The color scheme runs in parallel bands of navy blue, white, turquoise, and red, with additional pink and lavender beads at the tapered mouthpiece end. The bowl is carved from a single piece of dark wood with a smooth, unadorned surface.
We ship free anywhere in the world, fully insured, packed by hand.
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