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Pure Cowboy
Member: National Bit, Spur & Saddle Collector's Association and Texas Longhorn Breeders Association of America
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Item Number: A242 SOLD
Exquisite Antique Plains Indian Catlinite Pipe
This beautiful Plains Indian pipe is constructed of a wooden stem that measures a 24 inches long. The pipe is made of catlinite and adds another 10 inches to the overall length of the pipe. The bowl is 4 inches high. An incredible mix of grace, workmanship, history and uniqueness.
In
Plains culture pipes took on a ritual and
religious importance and are steeped in cultural
significance. Collectors can not only enjoy the
aesthetic appeal but buy something with a direct
link to the American Indian past. Pipes and
tobacco were used for medicinal purposes and
smoking was used to counter hunger and thirst
and to focus the smoker intellectually and
spiritually. Pipes were also utilized as objects
of exchange, creating alliances for peace, trade
and war. Some pipes were occasionally used in
the torture and execution of enemies, while
others were utilized for personal cleansing and
recreation.
Plains Indian Catlinite Pipe / Item Number: A242 SOLD
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