Antiques, Decorative and Fine Arts Auction
Lot 377:
Native American Carved Wood Pipe Stem, Plains/Eastern Woodlands, 19th-Early 20th C.
Description
Native American Carved Wood Pipe Stem
Plains or Eastern Woodlands, 19th-Early 20th Century
Carved hardwood pipe stem with circular bowl socket, drilled side draft hole, and a small pierced lug for securing decorative elements or bindings. The tapering mouth end shows smooth wear and rich patina. Originally fitted with a removable pipestone or clay bowl. A well-preserved example of a personal-use pipe stem from the Plains or Eastern Woodlands tribal regions.
Length: approx. 7.25 in.
Condition: Age-related wear, surface patina, minor losses; bowl missing.
Provenance: Estate collection, Westmount, QC.
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