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Object Number
985-27-10/59284
Display Title
Teton Sioux pipe. Highly decorated wood stem. Rectangular in cross section.
Descriptions
Object Description
Teton Sioux pipe. Highly decorated wood stem. Rectangular in cross section. Quill plaiting wrapped around stem at mouth end. Feathers at mouth. Dyed horsehair attached at more central end, above which yellow cloth is wrapped. Inverted T-shape catlinite bowl. Flat base, tapering prow. 84.8x9.9 cm.
Inventory Description
Pipe stem flat, partially wrapped w/ quill, hair, leather and feathers, catlinit
Classification
- Shaft, modified
- Pipe
Department
Ethnographic
Date
19th century
Culture
- Teton
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
Dimensions
Overall: 67.5 x 3 x 1 cm (26 9/16 x 1 3/16 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity
2
Label on object
985-27-10/59284, 34200
Provenance
Provenance
Chief Wicked Bear
Collector
William H. Claflin, Jr.
(1930)
Collector
William Radcliff Morris
(1878-1893 - 1930)
Donor
Estate of William H. Claflin, Jr.
(1985)
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