Micmac Carved Black Stone Pipe Bowl

Description:

Micmac Carved Black Stone Pipe Bowl, c. 1840s, the incised decorated bowl surrounded by four animals including a beaver and raccoon, the bottom with two relief-carved fish and very fine incised designs, remnant original black dyed hide, (repairs, some loss),ht. 3 1/2 in.
Estimate $1,500-2,000


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