American Indian Stone Pipe in the Form of a Bird, 1200 CE - 1600 CE
Stone
3.75 x 4 x 11.75
CK.0598
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The finest creations of American Indian Art combine a practical function with aesthetic beauty. With a restrained hand and an assured eye, the artist has caught the essential qualities of...
The finest creations of American Indian Art combine a practical function with aesthetic beauty. With a restrained hand and an assured eye, the artist has caught the essential qualities of this huge seagoing mammal. In spite of its small scale, the sculpture conveys the majestic serenity of the animal. The smoking of pipes figured prominently in the ceremonies and rituals of numerous tribes of the Far West.
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