Two Congo gourd calabash pipes, the taller example with carved bone face mask terminals, with applied bone mask and cowrie shells to the body, on a horn base, 29cm, the smaller pipe with a figural stem above the gourd applied with glass beads and cowrie shells, 23.5cm, a sphere with applied shells, a gourd with geometric incised decoration and woven bound stopper, 23.5cm, and a pottery bowl
A private West Yorkshire collection.
Sold for £30
Two Congo gourd calabash pipes, the taller example with carved bone face mask terminals, with applied bone mask and cowrie shells to the body, on a horn base, 29cm, the smaller pipe with a figural stem above the gourd applied with glass beads and cowrie shells, 23.5cm, a sphere with applied shells, a gourd with geometric incised decoration and woven bound stopper, 23.5cm, and a pottery bowl
ProvenanceA private West Yorkshire collection.