70 - Collectors Auction June 30th Edition
Tue, Jun 30, 2026 12:00PM EDT
Lot 262
"Antique African Ceremonial Iron Pipe Wrought Iron
Estimate: $400 - $800
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $5 |
| $50 | $10 |
| $150 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $4,000 | $500 |
| $15,000 | $1,000 |
| $50,000 | $2,500 |
| $100,000 | $5,000 |
An exceptional and rare antique African prestige prestige or ceremonial pipe, traditionally crafted by elite blacksmiths within the Grassfields region of Cameroon or the Congo Basin. Forged entirely from hand-hammered wrought iron, the long, slender stem features an intricate sequence of repeating stylized figurative hooks and decorative loops projecting along one side, functioning both as prestigious ornamentation and a heat-dissipating grip. The surface showcases meticulous incised texturing, localized traditional binding bands, and a heavily oxidized, authentic dark-brown aged patina earned over decades of ceremonial and elite tribal use.
Details
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Medium: Hand-forged wrought iron
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Dimensions: 25 inches long
antique african prestige pipe ceremonial smoking pipe tribal art prestige object west african cameroon grassfields congo basin blacksmithing hand forged metalwork rare ethnographic artifact historic ritual pipe prestige metal work tobacco primitive object authentic african art collectibles status symbol long stem ironwork
Available payment options
Congratulations on your winning! As per policy, balances of $2500 or more will need to be paid via bank wire, Zelle, check or money order. See below for payment instructions: Zelle: Send payment to williamsonauction@gmail.com • Wire Transfer: Domestic: WIRE Bank of America Routing: 026009593 Account: 898161769476 Williamson Auction Gallery International: Swift Code:BOFAUS3N Swift Code: BOFAUS6S-NON US CURRENCY Bank of America Account: 898161769476 Bank Address: 222 Broadway, New York, Ny 10038 Check: Williamson Auction Gallery 3816 N 29th Ave Hollywood, FL 33020
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