Accession No
1920.802
Description
Pipe made from a gourd. The bowl is decorated with grooves and small blue and white glass beads. The stem is curved with a small circular hole. A piece of hide is threaded diagonally through the gourd, one end terminating with a loop with a wooden stick attached, and the other with a wooden stopper. Possible contemporary repair on the bowl.
Place
Africa; Southern Africa; South Africa
Period
Source
von Hügel, Anatole (Baron) [purchaser]
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
1920.802
Cultural Affliation
Material
Gourd; Wood; Leather; Cane; Glass
Local Term
Measurements
310mm
Events
Context (Acquisition Details)
Register notes 'purchased with assegais A.v.H.'.
Event Date 1920
Author: rachel hand
Description (Physical description)
Catalogue card reads: 'Gourd pipe. "Purchased with assegais". A.v.H.'
Event Date 1920
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Pipe made from a gourd. The bowl is decorated with grooves and small blue and white glass beads. The stem is curved with a small circular hole. A piece of hide is threaded diagonally through the gourd, one end terminating with a loop with a wooden stick attached, and the other with a wooden stopper. Possible contemporary repair on the bowl.
Event Date 19/12/2022
Author: Sam Daisley
FM:115262
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