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Object Number 985-27-10/59316B
Display Title Pipe bowl with undecorated wood stem.
Descriptions
Object Description Pipe bowl. Undecorated wood stem, round in cross section. Inverted T-shaped catlinite bowl. Flat base. Prow tapers and is beveled into 5 sides. Bowl is round in cross section and widens slightly at top. 74.9x10.7 cm.
Inventory Description Pipe bowl, carved t-shaped pipestone, peaked carving one end
Classification
  • Pipe
Department Ethnographic
Date 19th century
Culture
  • Omaha
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Nebraska
Materials Pipestone
Dimensions Overall: 19 x 10.5 x 3.5 cm (7 1/2 x 4 1/8 x 1 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 985-27-10/59316B
Provenance
Collector William Radcliff Morris (1878-1893 - 1930)
Collector William H. Claflin, Jr. (1930)
Donor William H. Claflin, Jr. (1985)

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