PIPE WITH CARVED HEAD. DOGON, MALI

Elders Pipe with Raised Head. Dogon Culture, Mali

The body of the pipe as a deep worn patina. To the front of the cup of the pipe a face with typical Dogon features with a pronounced brow, eyes, nose and lips, has been finely carved.

1^st Half 20^thCentury

Provenance:

Private Collection, UK

L: 11.5 cm

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