Pipe Tamper or Altar Stick

1996.24.0191B

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification Pipe Tamper or Altar Stick   (1996.24.0191B)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Ceremonial Artifacts
  4. :
  5. Religious Objects
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period N/A
Date 1950 - 1959
Culture Native American: Great Plains: Inunaina (Arapaho)?
Location Not on Exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 82.4 cm
Dimension 2 (Diameter) 2.4 cm
Dimension 3 (N/A) N/A
Weight 126 g
Measuring Remarks N/A
Materials Animal--Hair, Glass, Plant--Wood, Metal, Textile, Animal--Skin--without Fur/Feathers/Scales
Manufacturing Processes N/A

Research Remarks

Description N/A
Published Description N/A
Bibliography Under Review

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Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication Reginald and Gladys Laubin Collection
Reproduction No

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