The lot features a unique handmade catlinite pipe attributed to the family collection of Jeremiah “Jerry” Potts. The piece is believed to have been made by Jerry Potts’ son, a man who later went by the same name and whose mother was one of two women who were wife to Jerry, sisters of the Piegan Blackfeet (Aamsskáápipikani) by the names of Panther Woman and Spotted Killer. His descendants are in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Montana. Jerry Potts, also known as Ky-yo—kosi, meaning “Bear Child”, born in 1840 and died in 1896, was an American and Canadian plainsman known for buffalo hunting, horse trading, being an interpreter, and scout of Kainai (Blood,) along with being of Scottish heritage. Born near Fort McKenzie, Montana he was the only child of Kainai-Cree named Crooked Back and Andrew R. Potts, a Scottish fur trader. He is considered one of the most influential characters of the Canadian West and the North West Mounted Police. The piece shows a traditional, very well hand carved pipestone catlinite “T” shape with wonderful, rich red coloring and speckled pink spots. The pipe connection end is round and slowly tapers toward the tall bowl, which has an angular “V” like elbow that also tapers upward; the end tapers to a point with the diagonal cut end having a marquee shape. The pipe appears to not have been smoked and is stuffed at both ends. Provenance: From a Big Timber, Montana Cowboy and Native American collection. Measures overall 5.5” x 2.75” and 1.25” thick.