Lot 330

Massive Plains Bear Effigy Catlinite Pipe

Estimate: $600 - $900

Bid Increments

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$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
The lot features a very large t-pipe carved of catlinite in a bear effigy shape from the Plains Indians of the late-20th Century. The piece shows a massive piece of Minnesota Pipestone catlinite with deep rich red to light pink with speckling of pink and a small white tip on the ear. The top shows a fully body bear effigy ontop of the tapering flat t-pipe body which has a zig-zag diamond like etched pattern. The pipe is well kept and doesn't appear to have any major damages. Measures overall 7 7/8"L by 3 5/8"H by 2.25"D.

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