Pipe Stem

52-6-14

From: North America

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 52-6-14
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Indian
Provenience North America
Culture Area Great Plains Culture Area
Section American
Materials Wood | Quill | Silk
Description

Flat in cross section. Upper third divided into three tubes, each wrapped with porcupine quills - white, red, black and green. Tattered black ribbon tied near mouth end. Mouthpiece split (ribbon is of silk).

Length 82.5 cm
Outside Diameter 4.2 cm
Credit Line Gift of Episcopal Church Training School, 1952

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