Pipestone pipe stem

Titles: Pipestone pipe stem (Supplied title)

Description: A round wooden pipe stem, possibly Dakota, circa the mid-20th century or earlier. The stem is decorated with burned file impressions concentrated at its ends and a flat-topped human figure. See ID Number 9598.8.A for related pipe bowl.

Dates

  • Approximately 1900 - Approximately 1918 (Creation)

Creation

Identifiers

  • Accession Number: 9598.8.B

Restrictions

  • Through curatorial review and/or additional consultation with American Indian elders, spiritual leaders, tribal officers or lineal descendants, this item has been determined to be culturally sensitive. As advised by the Minnesota Historical Society Indian Advisory Committee on April 20, 2012, the Minnesota Historical Society will not display images of culturally sensitive items on the public database.

Notes

  • Gilbert L. and Frederick N. Wilson Collection.

Holding Type: 3D Objects

Quantity: 1 item

Format

  • Content Category: artifacts

Measurements

  • 18 1/4 inches length
  • 7/8 inch diameter

Subjects

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