Reproduction Pipe Stem

1996.24.0044B

Object Image

Basic Information

Artifact Identification Reproduction Pipe Stem   (1996.24.0044B)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Ceremonial Artifacts
  4. :
  5. Religious Objects
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date Historic
Culture Native American: Great Plains

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 59.6 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 2.7 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 1.4 cm
Weight 89 g
Measuring Remarks None
Materials Animal--Skin--without Fur/Feathers/Scales, Plant--Wood, Glass, Pigment--Stain, Metal--Steel
Manufacturing Processes Cutting, Beaded, Carved, Staining, Piercing, Twisting
Munsell Color Information waived

Research Remarks

Published Description N/A
Description N/A
Comparanda N/A
Bibliography N/A

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Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Reginald and Gladys Laubin Collection
Reproduction Yes
Reproduction Information 12/04/03 In a video tape originally labeled as 1996.24.0682, Reginald Laubin identifies this style of pipe stem as one similar to a modern tourist trade item made specifically to be sold for profit, but not authentic in design. While the wooden stem is formed in a similar fashion to those of native design for native ceremonial use, the glued leather and wired bead work (using modern mold-made seed beads) is not. - Sandra Norvell

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