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Argillite Pipe
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Argillite Pipe
Argillite Pipe

Argillite Pipe

Date1884
Mediumargillite
DimensionsOther (bowl): 1.3 × 5.1 × 10.2 cm (1/2 × 2 × 4 in.)
Other (stem): 10.8 cm (4 1/4 in.)
ClassificationsCeremonial Objects
Paper Field ReferencesCMH VII-B-772
Object numberHRC 00772
Descriptiontwo dragon heads (Tlenamaw) back to back support the bowl small narrow bowl in middle. double heads carrvved the same on back sides. stem, rectangular in cross section (now broken off from bowl). fine line of fluting design along side. piece of wood in pipe stem opening. (more on card stock, but it is pretty faded and unable to read).
Exhibition HistoryVancouver Art Gallery (6-67) - (11-67) $300 CCI for ... (8-79)
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