Native American shale pipe, USA, c. 1801-1920

Shale pipe with carved decoration of stylised animals

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Shale pipe with carved decoration of stylised animals
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Shale pipe with carved decoration of stylised animals, birds etc, Clay State Indians, North America

Shale pipe with carved decoration of stylised animals and birds, made by native Americans from the Red Clay State area, Tennessee, USA, c. 1801-1920

Details

Category:
Ethnography and Folk Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A87857
Materials:
shale
type:
tobacco pipes
credit:
Puttick and Simpson Limited