Sioux Puzzle Stem, with Catlinite Bowl

fourth quarter 19th century

delicately carved stem having cutouts decorated with red pigment; bowl with pewter inlay and in the form of an early trade pipe

overall length 21-1/4 inches width 2-1/4 inches; length of stem 18-1/2 inches; length of bowl 4-1/2 inches

This lot is located in Cincinnati.