Description
The Bulu live in the tropical forests of Southern Cameroon and are closely related to the Fang. Monkeys were adored by the Bulu. Pregnant women were encouraged to eat monkey meat, hoping that some of the monkeys many positive attributes would get transmitted to the newly born. This pipe is an exquisitely crafted piece of art with amazing attention to detail, especially on the sitting monkey which creates the base of the pipe. The inside of the bowl is lined with sheet metal. The pipe is made from hardwood and is quite heavy.