Pipe

Artist Haida

Datelate 19th century

Mediumargillite, white ivory or bone

ClassificationsTools and Equipment

Credit LineGift of Henry Schnakenberg

Object number1945.2.101

DescriptionPipe carved of four human figures. Two nearest the mouthpiece are wearing blankets with long fringe and are facing the mouthpiece. Figure 1 is kneeling with legs tucked under and showing on the pipe bottom--he wears a short decorated hat and his arms are outstretched and touching the pipe stem. Figure 2 is looking toward the sky with his rt. hand on rt. cheek and left hand holds a long staff. Figure 3 faces the opposite direction toward the bowl and is chin to chin with Figure 4 who's mouth forms the bowl and is looking toward the sky. Figure 4 is wearing a tall ringed hat and appears to be struggling with Figure 3 as their arms are raised and intertwined. Figure 3 is without clothing, hair is long and straight like Figure 2. A joint design of perhaps a claw is between Figure 3 and 4. Mouthpiece is white ivory or bone and is approximately 1 cm long.

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