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Introduction

Dark gray clay pipe with human figure on bowl and incised rings on stem and bowl. Collected by Dr. Oronhyatekha; acquired by the ROM in 1911 from the Independent Order of Foresters.

Summary of Source(s) for this Relative

GRASAC generated.

Materials

Clay

Techniques or Format

Repair determines angle (angle is diagnostic in Ontario) so no way to know for sure if pipe should have had that angle.

Motifs and Patterns

Concentric rings on the stem, human figure on bowl with single pierced ear. Human face has long nose. Above the brow: 5 incised rings, back of head also consists of 8 incised rings from bottom of his head until base of top rings. Spiral rings on stem to base of bowl.

Dimensions: 13 × 0 × 0 cm
Condition: Formerly broken, repaired with plaster; too well cleaned to determine use. Patina either from use or burnishing. White discolouration from viewer's perspective on the back of the bowl. Teeth marks on stem.
Current Location: Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto, ON, Canada
Catalogue, Accession or Reference Number: 911.3.1
Collection at Current Location: Dr. Oronhyatekha
Date of Acquisition by the Institution: 1911
Who the Institution Acquired the Relative or Heritage Item From: Independent Order of Foresters
GKS Reference Number: 27088
How to Cite this Item

Unknown artist, pipe. Currently in the Royal Ontario Museum, 911.3.1. Item photographed and described as part of a GRASAC research trip December 2008; GRASAC item id 27088.

Record Creation Context

Record created as a result of a GRASAC-sponsored research trip to the Royal Ontario Museum, December 15-19, 2008. Research costs supported by a SSHRC Aboriginal Research Grant (2007-2010, Ruth Phillips, PI).

Approximate Place of Origin

44.736, -88.788

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