Pipe

MOA: University of British Columbia

2948/133

Wooden pipe. Large pipe consists of one open end and an opposing rounded end with a small circular opening. The outside surface is decorated with linear designs. The exterior is riddled with small holes while the interior retains some ash, particularly at the rounded end. There is a white band of paint(?) running along the midsection of the pipe.


  • Type of Item pipe
  • Culture Asmat
  • Material paint, bamboo grass
  • Measurements height 28.9 cm, width 5.2 cm, depth 5.7 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner Lorne Balshine
  • Received from Lorne Balshine

  • Made in Ambisu

  • Collection Date during 1980
  • Ownership Date before April 11, 2012
  • Acquisition Date on April 11, 2012

  • Condition fair
  • Accession Number 2948/0133