Pipe Item Number: 2762/42 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Red catlinite, flat-bottomed pipe head with wood dowel (a) and stem (b). Tip of pipe has carved chevron decoration behind which stands a tall bowl, flaring out slightly from its narrow base and with cross-hatch carving at top. At the opposite end, a hand carved in relief grasps the stippled surface. The stem changes shape from ends to middle, from cylindrical to squared to octagonal.
Item History
- Made in Canada before 1910
- Collected during 1900
- Owned by William Murison before 1950
- Owned by Barbara Cousins and Edward Cousins before September 7, 2009
- Received from Barbara Cousins (Donor) and Edward Cousins (Donor) on September 7, 2009
What
- Name
- Pipe
- Identification Number
- 2762/42 a-b
- Type of Item
- pipe
- Material
- catlinite stone and wood
- Part A
- height 10.0 cm, width 4.0 cm, depth 22.0 cm
- Part B
- height 2.7 cm, width 2.7 cm, depth 33.5 cm
Who
- Culture
- Cree
- Previous Owner
- William Murison, Barbara Cousins and Edward Cousins
- Received from
- Barbara Cousins (Donor) and Edward Cousins (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Canada
When
- Creation Date
- before 1910
- Collection Date
- during 1900
- Ownership Date
- before 1950 and before September 7, 2009
- Acquisition Date
- on September 7, 2009
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 44
- Accession Number
- 2762/0042 a-b