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Great American West Collector Auction

Sat, Apr 27, 2019 12:00PM EDT
Lot 73A

Northern Plains Catlinite Pipe Stem Section 19th C

Estimate: $200 - $400

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 wonderful and unusual pipe stem section contruction of solid catlinite pipestone from the Northern Plains Native American Indian region and dating to the 19th Century. The piece would have been a part of a peace pipe and is truly of a large and high-quality craftsmanship. The piece has been expertly carved showing a rolling twist or twisted design having a matching three roll bands on each end. The piece has been drilled entirely through. The piece shows a rich red coloring with the wonderful lighter red or pink speckled coloring accenting throughout. Provenance: From a large Native American weapons and beadwork collection in Great Falls, Montana. Measures overall 9"L x 1.75"W.

Condition

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