Photo of collection object Pipe with Human Face (Boka)
Ngbaka. Pipe with Human Face (Boka), late 19th or early 20th century. Wood, copper alloy, iron, cowrie shell, 21 x 2 3/4 x 4in. (53.3 x 7 x 10.2cm). Museum Expedition 1922, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund, 22.1254. Creative Commons-BY.
Brooklyn Museum
Brooklyn Museum

Pipe with Human Face (Boka)

late 19th or early 20th century

Ngbaka

Arts of Africa

Original Source
Maker/Artist
Ngbaka
Classification
Accessories
Formatted Medium
Wood, copper alloy, iron, cowrie shell
Medium
wood, copper, alloy, iron, cowrie, shell
Locations
Place made: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Dimensions
21 x 2 3/4 x 4in. (53.3 x 7 x 10.2cm)
Departments
Arts of Africa
Accession Number
22.1254
Credit Line
Museum Expedition 1922, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund
Rights Statement
Creative Commons-BY
Museum Location
This item is not on view
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