Pipe Bowl

c. 1938

Carl Keksi

Associated Names
Carl Keksi

Artist, American, 1899 - 1965

The image shows a central, carved brown pipe bowl with intricate details and patterns featuring human figures and decorative elements. The color palette mainly consists of shades of brown for the carved pipe, contrasted against a light background. In the upper section of the image, there is a light sketch of a similar bowl shape. Below the main carving, there are two more detailed sketches of the same pipe, depicted in simple line drawings, symmetrically placed on either side. The artist's name, Carl Kahki, is visible near the bottom right of the page.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30.7 x 23 cm (12 1/16 x 9 1/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 2" high; 3 1/2" long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.2238


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: Carl Keksi

Wikidata ID

Q64537954

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