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Object Number
40-69-10/22724
Display Title
Pipe of red pipestone - stem made in rectangles and spindle forms, incised
Descriptions
Object Description
Pipe of red pipestone - stem made in form of rectangles separated by spindle forms; simple geometric incised pattern; triangular flange at base of bowl decorated on both sides with incised circles. Heart-shaped cut-out on bowl is unusual.
Inventory Description
Pipe, carved stone, rect. and grooved, diamond with heart cutout, wood stem
Classification
- Pipe
Department
Ethnographic
Culture
- Southeastern Ojibwa
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
Additional Geographic Terms
Great Lakes Region
Materials
Stone, Wood
Dimensions
Overall: 24.3 x 2.8 x 2.5 cm (9 9/16 x 1 1/8 x 1 in.)
Quantity
5
Label on object
40-69-10/22724
Provenance
Owner
Mrs. J. H. Knapp
(08/01/1940)
Collector
Mr. J. H. Knapp
(01/01/1880-01/01/1890)
Intermediary
Dr. Carleton Stevens Coon
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