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A Very Interesting and Unusual West African Congo Bone and Wood Pipe
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A Very Interesting and Unusual West African Congo Bone and Wood Pipe

1900 - 1920
Description

A rare and unusual west African bone and wood pipe. In the form of two carved bone heads one the mouthpiece and the other the bowl with coiled copper wire forming the headdress and decorated with copper studs

Physical Dimensions
Height
23cm (9.06")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
8.5cm (3.35")
Declaration

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques has dated this Carved African Tribal Pipe to the 1900s.

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SA1190188
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Description
A rare and unusual west African bone and wood pipe.
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In the form of two carved bone heads one the mouthpiece and the other the bowl with coiled copper wire forming the headdress and decorated with copper studs.
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Height
23cm (9.06")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
8.5cm (3.35")
Date of Manufacture

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques has dated this Carved African Tribal Pipe to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1190188
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2019

Oriental art,fine period ivories bronzes,ceramics unusual silver objects and tribal art.

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A hand-carved African smoking pipe featuring a dark rounded body with metal studs, woven wire binding, and stylised carved bone faces on the bowl and stem.
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Archive I A hand-carved African smoking pipe featuring a dark rounded body with metal studs, woven wire binding, and stylised carved bone faces on the bowl and stem.

A Very Interesting and Unusual West African Congo Bone and Wood Pipe

Archive II A hand-carved African smoking pipe featuring a dark rounded body with metal studs, woven wire binding, and stylised carved bone faces on the bowl and stem. View II
Archive III A hand-carved African smoking pipe featuring a dark rounded body with metal studs, woven wire binding, and stylised carved bone faces on the bowl and stem. View III
Archive IV A hand-carved African smoking pipe featuring a dark rounded body with metal studs, woven wire binding, and stylised carved bone faces on the bowl and stem. View IV
Archive V A hand-carved African smoking pipe featuring a dark rounded body with metal studs, woven wire binding, and stylised carved bone faces on the bowl and stem. View V
Archive VI A hand-carved African smoking pipe featuring a dark rounded body with metal studs, woven wire binding, and stylised carved bone faces on the bowl and stem. View VI
Archive VII A hand-carved African smoking pipe featuring a dark rounded body with metal studs, woven wire binding, and stylised carved bone faces on the bowl and stem. View VII
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Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Telephone 07956 448876
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Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
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A hand-carved African smoking pipe featuring a dark rounded body with metal studs, woven wire binding, and stylised carved bone faces on the bowl and stem.
A very interesting and unusual west African Congo bone and wood pipe
Ref: SA1190188
A hand-carved African smoking pipe featuring a dark rounded body with metal studs, woven wire binding, and stylised carved bone faces on the bowl and stem.
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  • ObjectDecorative Objects
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleAfrican Tribal Art
  • MaterialBone, Wood, Brass Wire, Metal Studs
  • ColourDark Brown and Cream
  • MotifsAnthropomorphic carvings, Wire binding, Brass stud embellishments, Elongated stem
  • SizeH 23 cm (9 in) x W 14 cm (6 in) x D 8.5 cm (3 in)

This West African decorative pipe dates from the 1900 period and showcases traditional African tribal art design. The piece combines dark brown and cream tones through its main wood body, bone carved heads, and woven wire bindings, complemented by brass stud embellishments along the rounded bowl. Two stylised anthropomorphic bone faces are carved directly into the form at the bowl and the elongated stem, while coiled wire collars wrap securely around the neck and mouthpiece junctions. The object measures 23 cm high, 14 cm wide, and 8.5 cm deep. Placed on a bookshelf or mantelpiece, this ornamental item brings rich textural detail and cultural history into a gentleman's library or study. The dark surfaces contrast sharply with the lighter bone carvings and metallic stud accents, creating a striking visual focal point when displayed alongside books and curated collectables. Its compact proportions allow it to sit easily within narrow shelving units or display cabinets while offering distinct sculptural presence from every angle.

FAQs

In many Central and West African cultures, decorative pipes served as symbols of status, prestige, and social standing rather than purely functional smoking implements.

Craftspeople utilised locally sourced materials including dense hardwoods, gourds, animal bone, woven copper or brass wire, and brass studs for embellishment.

Authentic vintage examples typically exhibit genuine surface wear, smooth hand-handled patina, traditional wire-wrapping techniques, and signs of structural joining.

Displaying the piece horizontally on a bookshelf or mounted on a bespoke metal display stand within a cabinet of curiosities creates a striking sculptural focal point.

Keep the item in a climate-controlled space away from direct sunlight, heating elements, and excess humidity to prevent the natural timber and bone from cracking.
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