Lot 355

Sioux Catlinite Carved Pipe Stem c. 1890-1900

Estimate: $400 - $800

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 solid catalinite pipestone carved pipe stem from the Sioux Native American Indians of the Plains, dating to circa 1890-1900’s. The solid red pipestone catlinite is a long tapering pipe stem with angular carvings and an octagonal bowl connection flowing into beveled cut edges, a truly intricate design. The pipe stone has rich deep red to speckled pink coloring with a nice patina. The pipe bowl connection has a wood dowl. Provenance: From a private collection of early American and Native American antiquities in Iowa. Measures overall 10.75” L by approximately 1.25”at its widest.