The lot features an exceptional steatite pewter inlaid presentation pipe bowl and carved stem from the Blackfoot-Cree Native American Indians. The 19th Century pipe was collected in Manitoba, Canada and shows a steatite carved large pipe bowl with artful pewter inlays having a deep black shiny finish and wide bowl. The bowl measures 5.75‰ÛL x 3‰ÛH. The flat hard ash wood ‰ÛÏpuzzle stem‰Û has traces of old black pigment mineral ocher paint, pierced holes and solid brass squash shank trade tacks. The pipe was purchased by noted Indian art collector and author Mark Francis from the respected dealer and collector Dick Pohrt Jr. at the Michigan Antique Weapons show in 2008. The piece has been photographed in the publication books ‰ÛÏThe Mark Francis Collection of American Indian Art‰Û 2009 by Mark Francis on page 40 figure 64; and in ‰ÛÏRed Pipes and Indian Smoking Pipes of the American Frontier‰Û 2007 by John Baldwin page 18 figure 40. To have been photographed in John Baldwin‰Ûªs book is an incredibly honorable and notable attribute to any authentic example such as this. The entire piece shows an exceptional art appeal and wonderful original patina from age and use. Truly a wonderful published set. Provenance: From the Chandler-Pohrt Collection, From the Mark Francis Collection, previously published in two books on authentic weapons including the piece published by John Baldwin. Measures overall 26.5‰ÛL and the stem is 22.5‰ÛL without the bowl. For a complete representation of condition and for additional images please call 800-686-4216. It is the buyer‰Ûªs responsibility to view each image and preview the item to determine condition.