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Wood and pipestone pipe stem

1809.B

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Titles: Wood and pipestone pipe stem (Supplied title)

Description: A large Cylindrical wood pipe stem with rectangular section at both ends, constructed of lead and pipestone, featuring a floral motif, possibly Dakota, circa the mid- to late 19th century. The cylindrical middle portion is carved with a floral motif and brightly painted. The predominant colors are: blue, yellow, red, white, green, orange and black.

Dates

  • Approximately 1860 - Approximately 1901 (Date range based on time Bishop Whipple spent in Minnesota working for various government commissions for Indian Affairs) (Creation)

Creation

Identifiers

  • Accession Number: 1809.B

Credit: Minnesota Historical Society Collections, Gift of the Sibley House Association of the Minnesota Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Holding Type: 3D Objects

Quantity: 1 item

Format

  • Content Category: artifacts

Measurements

  • 18 inches length
  • 3 1/4 inches circumference
  • 1 1/8 inches width

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1809.B

Collections items are not for sale.
A reproduction can be purchased.