Pipe Stem

45-15-1374B

From: Northern Plains

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 45-15-1374B
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Dakota (uncertain)
Provenience Northern Plains
Culture Area Great Plains Culture Area
Section American
Materials Catlinite | Pewter | Wood | Metal
Description

Catlinite bowl inlaid with pewter bands and triangles around bowl and tube. Ash stem of calumet type with scorched design and brass tacks at distal end. Remains of bird skin and horsehair bound on with sinew. Middle section wound with old beads in bands of white and medium blue.

Length 59 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Mrs. Owen Stephens, 1945

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