Skip to main content
Object Number
985-27-10/60104
Display Title
Sioux pipe. Wood stem rectangular in cross section. Mouth end wrapped w/ brass w
Descriptions
Object Description
Sioux pipe. Wood stem rectangular in cross section. Mouth end wrapped w/ brass wire. Feathers are attached on either end of wire. Ribbon tied around mouth end. Dyed red horsehair near center. Catlinite bowl w/ beveled prow. Bowl and shank inlayed w/ lead, very crudely done. 87.8x10.7 cm.
Inventory Description
Pipe stem, brass with feathers and hair, T-shaped pipestone bowl, lead inlaid
Classification
- Pipe
Department
Ethnographic
Date
19th century
Culture
- Sioux
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
Dimensions
Overall: 67 x 4 x 2.8 cm (26 3/8 x 1 9/16 x 1 1/8 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
985-27-10/60104, 34199, Sioux
Provenance
Collector
William H. Claflin, Jr.
(1930)
Collector
William Radcliff Morris
(1878-1893 - 1930)
Donor
Estate of William H. Claflin, Jr.
(1985)
Important Note about Historical Language
Collections records may contain language, reflecting past collecting practices and methods of analysis, that is no longer acceptable. The Peabody Museum is committed to addressing the problem of offensive and discriminatory language present in its database. Our museum staff are continually updating these records, adding to and improving content. We welcome your feedback and any questions or concerns you may want to share. Please email us with your comments.
