PLAINS INDIAN BIRD EFFIGY PIPE STEM.

PLAINS INDIAN BIRD EFFIGY PIPE STEM. Unusual hardwood stem has a small lead or pewter bowl inset, ready for smoking.Decorative carving depicts birds head and neck also inlaid with brass tacks and hot file decoration. The boldly carved stem is similar in style to Plains Indian courting flutes, often depicting the head of a loon or crane. Well don and very rare example, consignor states that he could only locate 3 examples of this style of carving in his research. CONDITION: Very good overall. 32055 JK13 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1504	$4,600.00	PLAINS INDIAN BIRD EFFIGY PIPE STEM. Unusual hardwood stem has a small lead or pewter bowl inset, ready for smoking.Decorative carving depicts birds head and neck also inlaid with brass tacks and hot file decoration. The boldly carved stem is similar in style to Plains Indian courting flutes, often depicting the head of a loon or crane. Well don and very rare example, consignor states that he could only locate 3 examples of this style of carving in his research. CONDITION: Very good overall. 32055 JK13 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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