Carved Catlinite Pictorial Pipe Bowl

Description:

Carved Catlinite Pictorial Pipe Bowl, c. late 19th/early 20th century, the highly decorated form with relief carving of a Native American and a buffalo, inlays of bone, shell, and metal, and fine incised detail, lg. 5 7/8 in.

Provenance: Sold to benefit the preservation of the collections of the Danvers Historical Society.
Estimate $600-800


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