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TWO KONGO PIPES
A Nsapo-nsapo pipe carved as a fanged animal, a human head above forming the bowl, short cylindrical banded stem; and a Kuba pipe with three heads carved in the round about the stem, incised ornament about the bowl, faceted flared base, dark patinas
18.5cm. and 23cm. high (2)
A Nsapo-nsapo pipe carved as a fanged animal, a human head above forming the bowl, short cylindrical banded stem; and a Kuba pipe with three heads carved in the round about the stem, incised ornament about the bowl, faceted flared base, dark patinas
18.5cm. and 23cm. high (2)
Provenance
Josef Herman, London
Special notice
Christie's charge a buyer's premium of 20.825% of the hammer price for lots with values up to NLG 200,000. If the hammer price exceeds the NLG 200,000 then the premium is calculated at 20.825% of the first NLG 200,000 plus 11.9% of any amount in excess of NLG 200,000.