Artistry of the West: Rare Beadwork & Historic Western Wonders November 9th Auction
Sat, Nov 9, 2024 11:00AM EST
Live Auction
Lot 756
Hopewell / Mississippian Steatite Platform Pipes
Estimate: $400 - $600
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $5 |
| $50 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $25,000 | $2,500 |
| $100,000 | $5,000 |
This lot has two (2) Carved Hopewell / Mississippian Culture Steatite Platform Pipes, circa 1800s. These are expertly crafted steatite (aka Soapstone) platform pipes featuring narrow mouthpiece and a raised base. The Hopewell tradition, also called the Hopewell culture and Hopewellian exchange, describes a network of precontact Native American cultures that flourished in settlements along rivers in the northeastern and midwestern United States. The Hopewell tradition was not a single culture or society but a widely dispersed set of populations connected by a common network of trade routes that ran from Lake Ontario south to Central Florida. The condition of these pipes is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. Smaller pipe measures 1.25"W x 3.5"L x 2"H. Larger pipe measures1.25"W x 5.625"L x 2"H, and the combined weight is 10oz.*
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