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Stone pipe and stem--bowl called "poi" or "bahundoi"; the stem called "pichimu"
Stone pipe and stem--bowl called "poi" or "bahundoi"; the stem called "pichimu"
Object Number 35-78-10/5008
Display Title Stone pipe and stem--bowl called "poi" or "bahundoi"; the stem called "pichimu"
Descriptions
Indigenous Term Poi, bahundoi, pichimu
Object Description Stone pipe and stem--pipe bowl called "poi" or "bahundoi"; the stem called "pichimu"
Inventory Description Pipe, carved wooden shaft, stone bowl, both plain
Classification
  • Pipe
Department Ethnographic
Artist Stick Frank (04/01/1935-08/08/1935)
Culture
  • Shoshone
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Nevada / White Pine County / Ely
Materials Stone, Wood
Dimensions Overall: 8.3 x 5 x 2.3 cm (3 1/4 x 1 15/16 x 7/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 35-78-10/5008
Provenance
Collector Julian H. Steward (04/01/1935-08/08/1935)
Intermediary Julian H. Steward (07/01/1935-10/01/1935)

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