Acquired by my father in Eritrea in mid 1940's during the British occupation of Ethiopia.This represents a serendipitous, surprising introduction to the unsung world of African art as an unexpected consequence of war.
Eritrean Pipe
Contributed by Dave Why
Eritrean Pipe
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- Location
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Asmara, Eritrea
- Culture
- Period
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1943 (probably)
- Theme
- Size
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- H:
- 6.5cm
- W:
- 3.1cm
- D:
- 21.0cm
- Colour
- Material
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