Anthropomorphic pipe "kiindzu", D. R. Congo, Yaka, Size: H: 7 cm (pipe bowl) L: 35,5 cm (H: 2.8 inch (pipe bowl) L: 14.0 inch), ID: 3045770

Anthropomorphic pipe "kiindzu", D. R. Congo, Yaka, Size: H: 7 cm (pipe bowl) L: 35,5 cm (H: 2.8 inch (pipe bowl) L: 14.0 inch), ID: 3045770 - 2/7

Anthropomorphic pipe "kiindzu", D. R. Congo, Yaka, Size: H: 7 cm (pipe bowl) L: 35,5 cm (H: 2.8 inch (pipe bowl) L: 14.0 inch), ID: 3045770 - 3/7

Anthropomorphic pipe "kiindzu", D. R. Congo, Yaka, Size: H: 7 cm (pipe bowl) L: 35,5 cm (H: 2.8 inch (pipe bowl) L: 14.0 inch), ID: 3045770 - 4/7

Anthropomorphic pipe "kiindzu", D. R. Congo, Yaka, Size: H: 7 cm (pipe bowl) L: 35,5 cm (H: 2.8 inch (pipe bowl) L: 14.0 inch), ID: 3045770 - 5/7

Anthropomorphic pipe "kiindzu", D. R. Congo, Yaka, Size: H: 7 cm (pipe bowl) L: 35,5 cm (H: 2.8 inch (pipe bowl) L: 14.0 inch), ID: 3045770 - 6/7

Anthropomorphic pipe "kiindzu", D. R. Congo, Yaka, Size: H: 7 cm (pipe bowl) L: 35,5 cm (H: 2.8 inch (pipe bowl) L: 14.0 inch), ID: 3045770 - 7/7

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Lot 243

92nd Tribal Art Auction

Anthropomorphic pipe "kiindzu" · D. R. Congo, Yaka · ID: 3045770

sold EUR 600

Provenance

Belgian Colonial Collection

Size

H: 7 cm (pipe bowl)

L: 35,5 cm

H: 2.8 inch (pipe bowl)

L: 14.0 inch

Description

wood, ceramic, metal, pokerwork, rep., base

For a pipe bowl by the same artist, see AHDRC 0017141. Another comparable piece shown in Cremer (2004), p. 176, ill. 103.

Both the bowl made of terracotta and the face carved on the wooden shaft are remarkably filigree, with clearly cut fine facial features and finely detailed incised decor.

Comparing literature

Cremer, Wolfgang, Pfeifen, Hanf und Tabak in Schwarzafrika, Idstein 2004, p. 176, ill. 103

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