Stem, Pipe
Name/Title
Stem, PipeEntry/Object ID
2018.3.138Description
Property C29: Quilled Pipe Stem Object: ceremonial pipe stem, Artist/Maker: Oceti Sakowin (Sioux), Title/Model: Quilled Pipe Stem, Date/Region: ca. 1900 / Central Plains, Medium/Technique: hand hewn wood, feathers, and hand sewn quills / handmade, Edition/Series: unique, 1 of 1, Size: 1.5" H x 1.5" W x 25" D, Condition: good, Signature/Inscriptions: n/a, Exhibitions/Literature: n/a, Description/Notes: Three-fifths of a wood pipe stem is decorated with a multi-colored banded design quillwork. The bands are embellished by designed created by areas of multi-colored beads. The beads are all pale and muted colors, and the feathers at both ends of the quilling are bright green pin feathers. The wear is consistent with age and use.Collection
NATIVE AMERICANEthnography
Culture/Tribe
Oceti Sakowin
Native American