Skip to main content
Object Number
09-8-10/74939
Display Title
Pipe, large, ovate, hollow, groundstone
Descriptions
Object Description
Pipe. For tobacco. Ceremonial type of soapstone, drilling done with antler tool & sand.
Inventory Description
Pipe
Classification
- Pipe
Department
Ethnographic
Date
1825-1875
Culture
- Maidu
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
/
California
Additional Geographic Terms
East-Central California
Materials
Groundstone, Soapstone
Dimensions
Overall: 12.8 x 4.9 x 1.2 cm (5 1/16 x 1 15/16 x 1/2 in.)
Quantity
1
Provenance
Owner
Old Curly
(01/01/1909-06/24/1909)
Collector
Mr. Carroll S. Hartman
(01/01/1909-06/24/1909)
Dealer
Grace A. Nicholson
(01/01/1909-06/24/1909 - before 06/24/1909)
Donor
Mr. Lewis Hobart Farlow
(01/01/1909)
Important Note about Historical Language
Collections records may contain language, reflecting past collecting practices and methods of analysis, that is no longer acceptable. The Peabody Museum is committed to addressing the problem of offensive and discriminatory language present in its database. Our museum staff are continually updating these records, adding to and improving content. We welcome your feedback and any questions or concerns you may want to share. Please email us with your comments.
