Sale 9840
London, South Kensington
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12 May 2004
Price realised
GBP 382
Estimate
Two Thembu wood pipes Of iklam type, one shaped as a boot with the tall cylindrical bowl projecting from the toe, some lead inlay; the other with tall cylindrical bowl above pierced base with brass inlay, each with horn mouthpiece 7in. to 8¾in. (18cm. to 22cm.) long (2)
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COMPARATIVE LITERATURE: Cf. Shaw, E.M. and Van Warmelo, N.J., The Material Culture of the Cape Nguni, part 4, Cape Town, 1988, p.751, fig.22
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