20th C. Pacific Northwest Coast Wood Pipe w/ Eagles
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Native American, Pacific Northwest, ca. mid 20th century CE. A whimsical smoking pipe, made from alder wood, with an antler mouthpiece and inlaid copper bowl. Perched atop the stem is a trio of eagles: two parents and one eaglet in the nest, its head angled upward, its beak opened wide with its tongue projecting outward from the mouth. The story told by this pipe is clear: the eaglet is crying out for food, and the parents are providing it. The wood has a beautiful grain and the figures are nicely incised with details. The copper bowl has aged to a gorgeous blue-green patina. The mouth of the pipe shows clear signs of use. Size: 11.45" W x 2.5" H (29.1 cm x 6.4 cm); 4.85" H (12.3 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: private Newport Beach, California, USA collection
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#133580
Provenance: private Newport Beach, California, 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.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#133580
Condition
Excellent patina on all three materials - blue-green patina on the bowl; smooth, cream-colored patina on the antler, and darker patina on the stem. Small chips and nicks commensurate with age, most notably one nick from the wooden portion of the bowl.
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20th C. Pacific Northwest Coast Wood Pipe w/ Eagles
Estimate $2,250 - $3,500
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