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Ceremonial Pipe

1984.11.0009

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification Ceremonial Pipe   (1984.11.0009)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
    2. :
  2. Ceremonial Artifacts
    3. :
  3. Religious Objects
    4. ;
  4. Personal Artifacts
    5. :
  5. Personal Gear
    6. :
  6. Smoking & Drug Equipment
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period Colonial
Date 19th - 20th century CE
Culture Bamileke?
Location Not on Exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 66.4 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 15.1 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 13.2 cm
Weight 2,240 g
Measuring Remarks N/A
Materials Metal--Bronze
Manufacturing Processes Cast

Research Remarks

Description N/A
Published Description N/A
Bibliography

Gebauer, Paul. Art of Cameroon. Oregon: Portland Art Museum, 1979. pp. 87, 249-251, 344-346.

Northern, Tamara. The Sign of the Leopard: Beaded Art of Cameroon. Storrs: University of Connecticut, 1975.

Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication Richard and Barbara Faletti Family Collection
Reproduction no

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