Suriname exhibition at home

29 janvier 2026

Now that the Allard Pierson Museum is showcasing the locally made slave pipes from our collection, we're exhibiting the Gouda pipes excavated in the former colony, including their unique documentation. The finder recorded all the locations in the 1960s and 1970s, and made drawings of all marks and embossed decorations. This results in a magnificent archive — small works of art, you might say. We're particularly fond of the clay pipes from French Guiana, which are a little different from the Gouda ones and rare. The Gouda clay pipe with the location and year of discovery in pencil is very recognizable: Waterkant '76. It's still Paramaribo's most famous riverside street. Come see it! Open until April 6, 2026.
A detailed article about the finds can be found here.

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