Haida. <em>Carved Pipe</em>, early 19th century. Argillite, pigment traces, 11 7/16 x 4 1/8 x 3/4 in. (29.1 x 10.5 x 1.9 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Frank Sherman Benson Fund and the Henry L. Batterman Fund, 37.2982PA. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 37.2982PA_side1_PS1.jpg)

Carved Pipe

Artist:Haida

Medium: Argillite, pigment traces

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Dates:early 19th century

Dimensions: 11 7/16 x 4 1/8 x 3/4 in. (29.1 x 10.5 x 1.9 cm)

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Accession Number: 37.2982PA

Image: 37.2982PA_side1_PS1.jpg,side 1

Catalogue Description:
A long, thin, argillite pipe with elaborately carved figures and rarely found tracings of pigments-yellow, blue, and red. The object is in fair condition. A 1938 conservation record indicates that the pipe stem was broken and repaired with iron rods and other materials. This will be reversed by Conservation. Peter NcNair 3/29/2005 said that the earliest argillite pipes were stubby. He said that 'Panel pipes' began to appear in the late 1820s-1830s and were never intended to be smoked. Peter added that he has never seen any with residue indicating use, although it was physically possible to smoke them. Red vermillon used on the pipes came from China via Americans in the Sea Otter fur trade business. Red, blue, and yellow pigments were used to outline the carved forms. Peter comments: "Absolutely unique. I've seen them with red, but never with blue or yellow."

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