pipe stem

pipe stem

pipe stem

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Nation of Maker: Menomini
Date Made or Date Range: mid 19th century
Materials

wood,brass tacks

Techniques or Format

A pipe stems like this would have been made from a straight slender stick. This would have been split lengthwise, its pith removed before it was glued back together, usually with sturgeon derived glue or pitch.

Motifs and Patterns

leaf design

Reasons for connecting this relative with particular times, materials, styles and uses

Corresponds to other pipes dated to this time period.

Catalogue, Accession or Reference Number: 2232
GKS Reference Number: 25163