A Rare Figural Pipe Bowl

Igorot people

Benguet province

Philippines

19th century

7 x 4.5 cm

Materials: Wood

Technique: carved

Condition: excellent

This minute and delicately carved miniature pipe, which would have had a long stem, has a horse’s head protruding from the bowl. A small loop under the bowl allows for the bowl to be attached to its stem or pipe cleaner with a fibre string or fine chain.

INV: 4175

Price

On request