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Object Number
985-27-10/60518B
Display Title
Catlinite pipe, probably Plains. Elbow pipe bowl carved in shape of an animal
Descriptions
Object Description
Catlinite pipe, probably Plains. Catlinite stem with complete wood stem within. Tapers toward center where carved to form bevelled elliptical shape. Elbow pipe bowl carved in shape of an animal, probably a mole. 47x7 cm.
Inventory Description
Pipe bowl, stone pipe carved in shape of animal, L-shape, end broken
Classification
- Pipe
Department
Ethnographic
Culture
- Plains
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
Additional Geographic Terms
Plains
Materials
Catlinite
Dimensions
Overall: 6.9 x 6.8 x 2.1 cm (2 11/16 x 2 11/16 x 13/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
985-27-10/60518B
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