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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

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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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