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Bamboo pipe - Kanak, New Caledonia
Taken from a long piece of bamboo, in a beautiful honey-colored patina. The bowl is at the root, encircled by a metal ring, and its lip is edged with a crown of nails. A large quantity of calamine testifies to its extensive use. The mouthpiece is made of copper.
REGION : Kanak, New Caledonia
MATERIAL : Bamboo, iron, copper
TIME: 20th century
LENGTH : 77 cm
(Plinth)
Inventory no.: OS029
Ref: WQ2RAQKQPP