Ɵ Bamileke royal pipe furnace, Bamileke people,... - Lot 56 - Giquello

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Ɵ Bamileke royal pipe furnace, Bamileke people,... - Lot 56 - Giquello
Ɵ Bamileke royal pipe furnace, Bamileke people, Cameroon 19th century Dark brown slip ceramic H. 25.5 cm. Bamileke royal pipe furnace, Bamileke people, Cameroon H.10 in The three superimposed figures show faces suggesting the features of the elephant, the royal animal among all. The top opening of the furnace is surrounded by two leopard heads. Also associated with royalty, this representation seems unique since it is a ceramic pipe bowl. On the sides of the chimney-pipe there are three motifs depicting stylised batrachians promoting fertility.
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