Central Plains Red Pipestone Pipe

Description:

Central Plains Red Pipestone Pipe, Lakota, c. third quarter 19th century, the T-form bowl and faceted stem of highly polished deep red stone with wood connectors, old tag accompanying lot reads, "Sioux Indian Peace Pipe, Given to Geo. W. Wood by Sioux Chief-Red Cloud smoked many times in family circle. (Red Cloud was runner up to chief Sitting Bull) (1868)," lg. 21 1/2 in.

Provenance: From a New Hampshire historical society, from Skinner's sale no. 1353, February 9, 1991, lot 62B.
Estimate $800-1,200

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