Lot Essay
Inscribed with the number X73.1.
VARIOUS PROPERTIES
AN PLAINS CATLINITE PIPEHEAD
POSSIBLY EASTERN PLAINS
Details
AN PLAINS CATLINITE PIPEHEAD
Possibly Eastern Plains
Tapering shank, with a series of layered grooves along the sides, a row of rectangular patterns carved out in low relief and incised with X and H motifs, asymmetrical scalloped crest composed of panels of black steatite and a light brown stone, circular bowl decorated with lead and stone inlay, including circles, rosettes, hearts and triangles
4¾in. (12.1cm.) long
Possibly Eastern Plains
Tapering shank, with a series of layered grooves along the sides, a row of rectangular patterns carved out in low relief and incised with X and H motifs, asymmetrical scalloped crest composed of panels of black steatite and a light brown stone, circular bowl decorated with lead and stone inlay, including circles, rosettes, hearts and triangles
4¾in. (12.1cm.) long