Lot 703

Plains Ceremonial Pipe Tomahawk

Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000

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19th/early 20th century, probably Sioux, the pipe stem with firebranded stipple marks, wire wrapping, traces of red pigment, steel blade and bowl, with a quill decorated  hide drop, the pipe 23-1/2 in.; drop 10 in. not including fringe

Provenance: a Missouri Private Collection; Sotheby's, New York, December 4, 1993, lot 134, sold for $6,325.; Private Nashville Collection

Condition

mounted in acrylic shadow box 

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a Missouri Private Collection; Sotheby's, New York, December 4, 1993, lot 134, sold for $6,325.; Private Nashville Collection