Early Native American Sioux Catlinite Tomahawk Pipe
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Description
Native American, Western United States, Upper Midwest / Northern Plains Tribes, Dakota (Sioux), ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A red catlinite (pipestone) tomahawk pipe engraved with floral and geometric motifs on the blade portion. The pipe is carved from two separate pieces and attached together with an interior metal stem. Pipes of this style became popular as display items and collectable pieces after they were exhibited by Native Americans at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition, also known as the Chicago World's Fair. Traces of soot residue in the pipe bowl indicate that it was smoked at some time. Size: 16.25" L x 6" W (41.3 cm x 15.2 cm)
Provenance: private Alamo, California, USA collection, before 2000; acquired from private Montana collection.
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#180579
Provenance: private Alamo, California, USA collection, before 2000; acquired from private Montana 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.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#180579
Condition
Remains of soot inside the receptacle head. Stable hairline fissures on the long stem and head. Some minor chips and surface nicks, but overall great condition.
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Early Native American Sioux Catlinite Tomahawk Pipe
Estimate $1,200 - $1,800
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Owner/Executive Director, Antiquities & Pre-Columbian Art
PhD. Art History, Director, Fine & Visual Arts
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