Name/Title
Native American Wooden Council Pipe of Chief Roy OshkoshEntry/Object ID
2023.4.12Description
Native American wooden council pipe (supposedly used at the Treaty of Cedars in 1836). Pipe was owned by Chief Roy Oshkosh and passed down by his grandfather Os'Koss the Brave. Pipe is hand carved and features a long twisted then narrowed mouth piece and a blocky bowl piece. Pipe also features two leather, fur, feather, and beaded tassels. Pipe is in overall fair to good condition with part of the pipe loose (or fractured) but shows some signs of use, wear, storage and display. Dimensions: 26" long x 1" width of pipe neck and bowl piece.Collection
Chief Roy Oshkosh CollectionCataloged By
Matthew AdelmanAcquisition
Accession
2023.4Source or Donor
Hutchins, JeanetteAcquisition Method
DonationLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
Pipe, SmokingNomenclature Sub-Class
Smoking & Recreational Drug EquipmentNomenclature Class
Personal GearNomenclature Category
Category 03: Personal ObjectsSearch Terms
Pipe, Ceremonial, Smoking, Tobacco, Native American, IndianOther Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Other NumberOther Number
307Condition
Overall Condition
GoodDate Examined
Feb 24, 2023Examined By
Matthew AdelmanRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Chief Roy OshkoshGeneral Notes
Note
Status Date: 2023-02-24Create Date
February 24, 2023Update Date
July 18, 2026
