20th C. Sioux Catlinite Pipe w/ Tin Inlays
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Native American, Western United States, Plains tribes, likely Sioux, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A hand-carved catlinite pipe body of deep red hues. The body is rectangular in form with a rounded top face, a tapered mouthpiece, and an integral ovoid receptacle. Intricately incised motifs around the composition include a scalloped ring around the receptacle rim as well as a wide 'eye' motif on either side. Tin inlays around the pipe body include a petite turtle comprising the pupil of each 'eye' as well as several circular dots and triangular panels around the remaining surface area. Size: 6.6" L x 3.875" H (16.8 cm x 9.8 cm)
Provenance: private Brevard, North Carolina, USA collection
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#171067
Provenance: private Brevard, North Carolina, USA collection
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#171067
Condition
Minor abrasions and nicks, with petite chips to some tin inlays, otherwise intact and very good. Nice surface smoothness.
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20th C. Sioux Catlinite Pipe w/ Tin Inlays
Estimate $800 - $1,200
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