Tomahawk Pipe Item Number: D2.139 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
A hollow red piece with an ax-like-shape and incised with floral designs on blade and geometric designs on bowl proper.
Item History
- Made in North America
- Collected between 1893 and 1934
- Owned by George H. Raley before November 1948
- Received from H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and George H. Raley (Seller) during November 1948
What
- Name
- Tomahawk Pipe
- Identification Number
- D2.139
- Type of Item
- pipe
- Material
- catlinite stone
- Manufacturing Technique
- carved and polished
- Overall
- height 15.4 cm, width 2.1 cm, depth 9.4 cm
Who
- Culture
- Plains
- Previous Owner
- George H. Raley
- Received from
- H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and George H. Raley (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- North America
When
- Collection Date
- between 1893 and 1934
- Ownership Date
- before November 1948
- Acquisition Date
- during November 1948
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 1960/0712