The lot features a fantastic early circa 1850 catlinite pipestone elbow pipe bowl from the Western Great Lakes Native American Indians. The piece shows a nice size with solid hand carved and hand drilled catlinite pipestone with wonderful raised ridges along the bowl, stem connection and elbow. The piece has a dark patina from honest age and use and is truly a phenomenal early example. There is a small chip on the front of the bowl opening and small chip at the stem conneciton. The bowl and stem opening have a dark patina from smoking with a deep tobacco scent. Provenance: From the renowned Sundog Fine Art Bozeman, Montana collection by Bruce VanLandingham. Bruce VanLandingham was a pillar in the American Indian collecting community and a respected expert. Along with being an avid collector, Bruce was also the sole owner of Sundog Fine Art Gallery in Bozeman, which was both part museum and gallery, this piece is directly from the collection. Measures overall 2.75" by 3" by 1.25". Museum collection number E1087.