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Ancient American "Human Effigy" Stone Pipe, Woodland Period

$4,500
£3,417.86
€3,948.76
CA$6,306.91
A$7,058.62
CHF 3,684.06
MX$86,078.79
NOK 47,150.93
SEK 44,634.39
DKK 29,469.06
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Early American Pre-Historic Human Effigy stone pipe, woodland period, 2500 BP Formerly in the Harold French collection, Amboy, Indiana (photo) All stone carvings from America's early history are scarce. Human effigy stone carvings such as this pipe example rarely come on to the market and are considered to be desirable. This pipe is likely unique having been carved from a brown hardstone. Dimensions: 7 inches tall on stand , 3 7/8 inches wide (pipe only 5.25 inches tall) Provenance: old New England collection A certificate of Authenticity from Jackson #42401 accompanies this pipe (photo) Lifetime guarantee of authenticity: All of our works of art come with our lifetime authenticity guarantee. Our gallery based in Shelburne, Vermont USA has been dealing in authentic Native American, Japanese , Chinese, and fine Asian art, garden ornaments, lanterns and water basins for 25 years. The president personally travels across America and to China, Japan and Europe each year to meet his network partners who assist him in finding best examples. He personally inspects each antique work of art to ensure its old age, authenticity and quality condition.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7 in (17.78 cm)Width: 3.875 in (9.85 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    15th Century or Earlier
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Head has been reattached at neck as found; no restoration or repainting.
  • Seller Location:
    South Burlington, VT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU128929760501

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