$29,375
Early Great Lakes Stone and Wood Pipe, c. first half 19th century, the spiral ash (?) stem with incised geometric design and grooved at the edge, the catlinite bowl in the form of a human head with lead (?) inlaid eyes and wearing a turban with a small animal head at the front, with flange at bottom and brass chain connecting the bowl and stem, (minor damage at mouthpiece, stem and bowl appear to be glued together), rich patina of use, collected in Wisconsin, lg. 19 in.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2007-09-23