Pipe Bowl Item Number: K2.130 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Tubular bowl with bulbous bottom and two rectangular pieces that extend from the sides. Bowl is embellished with geometric designs while the two side pieces are embellished with braided incising. Hide strap with fibre cording extends from the base.
Item History
- Made in Nigeria
- Owned by British Museum before August 1960
- Received from British Museum (Exchanger) during August 1960
What
- Name
- Pipe Bowl
- Identification Number
- K2.130
- Type of Item
- bowl
- Material
- brass metal, skin and fibre
- Manufacturing Technique
- cast
- Overall
- height 25.0 cm, width 11.0 cm, depth 5.5 cm
Who
- Culture
- Nupe
- Previous Owner
- British Museum
- Received from
- British Museum (Exchanger)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Nigeria
When
- Ownership Date
- before August 1960
- Acquisition Date
- during August 1960
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0022/0004 a