Object Details
- Label Text
- A plain European manufactured pipe has been transformed into an artistic African pipe by the addition of glass beads in a design of red, green and black triangles with a white background. A red beaded rope necklace with pendants and strands of beads further embellish the pipe.
- Description
- European manufactured pipe composed of pipe bowl covered with glass beads in a design of red, green and black triangles with a white background. Pipe is attached to a red beaded rope necklace with white and green bands by the pipe. Multicolored bead pendants and strands of beads are attached to the necklace.
- Provenance
- Mary Marvin Breckinridge (Mrs. Jefferson Patterson), circa 1932 to 1971
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- Data Source
- National Museum of African Art
- Maker
- Zulu artist
- Date
- Mid 20th century
- Credit Line
- Gift of Mrs. Jefferson Patterson
- Medium
- Glass beads, wood, metal, plastic, rubber
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 10.7 x 3.8 x 11.8 cm (4 3/16 x 1 1/2 x 4 5/8 in.)
- Type
- Sculpture
