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Object Number
78-52-10/15404
Display Title
Ground stone pipe, effigy of hand
Descriptions
Object Description
Effigy calumet pipe made of red pipestone. Prow is broken off, carved base. Human hand effigy. Smooth finish, dusky red. May be missing seperate bowl as well as seperate stem.
Inventory Description
Ground stone, pipe, effigy of hand
Classification
- Effigy Pipe
Department
Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
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United States
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Massachusetts
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Hampden County
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Springfield
Materials
Stone
Dimensions
Overall: 10 x 4.3 x 3.4 cm (3 15/16 x 1 11/16 x 1 5/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
15.404/ 80
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