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Object Number
985-27-10/60518A
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, stem in two parts, carved stone pipe, flaring ends, central circle, wood e
Classification
- Pipe
Department
Ethnographic
Date
19th century
Culture
- Plains
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
Materials
Catlinite, Wood
Dimensions
Overall: 43 x 4.5 x 1.9 cm (16 15/16 x 1 3/4 x 3/4 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
985-27-10/60518A
Provenance
Collector
William H. Claflin, Jr.
(? - 1985)
Donor
William H. Claflin, Jr.
(? - 1985)
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