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Sioux decorated pipe. Wood stem rectangular in cross section. 1/3rd of stem, at
Sioux decorated pipe. Wood stem rectangular in cross section. 1/3rd of stem, at
Object Number 985-27-10/59297
Display Title Sioux decorated pipe. Wood stem rectangular in cross section. 1/3rd of stem, at
Descriptions
Object Description Sioux decorated pipe. Wood stem rectangular in cross section. 1/3rd of stem, at mouth end, wrapped w/ plaited quillwork. Geometric designs in white, yellow, blue & purple w/ red ground. At each end of plaiting are feathers & red ribbons tied to stem. Catlinite bowl. Inverted T-shape. 81.6x8.4 cm.
Inventory Description Pipe, flat wood pipe stem, quilled, red ribbons, feathers, T-shaped bowl
Classification
  • Pipe
Department Ethnographic
Date 19th century
Culture
  • Sioux
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States
Materials Wood, Quill, Feather, Pipestone, Silk, Twine, Duck feather, Stone, Catlinite
Dimensions Overall: 68.5 x 3.5 x 1.5 cm (26 15/16 x 1 3/8 x 9/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 985-27-10/59297, 34228
Provenance
Collector William Radcliff Morris (1878-1893 - 1930)
Collector William H. Claflin, Jr. (1930)
Donor Estate of William H. Claflin, Jr. (1985)

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