Hand Carved Black Stone, Seminole made, Ceremonial Pipe with Sea Creature Embellishment, including a Turtle.
$195.00
This very interesting ceremonial pipe is one of the more unique pieces I have purchased.
It was included in the estate sale of a gentleman who was a collector of Native American art and identified as Seminole in origin. The Seminole Nation is one of the more diverse of First Nations peoples. The majority of the tribe was forcefully "relocated to "Indian territory" in the 1800's and absorbed runaway slaves and members of the Creek Nation into their population over time, the word Seminole means "runaway". Very few members of the original Seminole tribe remained in Florida. This is a contemporary pipe and the effigies on the stem suggest it was made by a member of the remnant of Seminole that remain in Florida. There is a green turtle, and green sea turtles were common in the gulf waters of Florida. The other two creatures were labeled as crabs, though to me they more closely resemble a manta ray and a sawfish, also common in the waters of the Florida. The pipe is carved of a hard black pipe stone and the human effigy on the bowl appears to be frowning. The facial features, eyes and nose, are simple but clear. A head covering common among the Seminole is a turban type wrap which is consistent with the head piece on the pipe bowl. I see no evidence it has been used, though it draws well and could be used if desired. This interesting pipe would be very unique addition to any collection of First Nations Ceremonial Pipes.
The pipe itself is approx. 4 3/4 inches long, and approx. 2 inches tall from the base to highest point on the turban head wrap. Internal diameter of the bowl is approx. 1 inch. The pipe is secured to the pipe stem and cannot be removed. The pipe stem is approx. 24 1/4 inches long from the tip to where it joins the bowl. It is approx. 1 1/2 inches wide and 3/8 inch deep. Together, the pipe and stem are approx. 29 1/4 inches long and approx. 1 1/2 inches wide. Please refer to photos for full perspective.
As always, thank you for stopping by the shop and for your interest in this piece. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you might have.
It was included in the estate sale of a gentleman who was a collector of Native American art and identified as Seminole in origin. The Seminole Nation is one of the more diverse of First Nations peoples. The majority of the tribe was forcefully "relocated to "Indian territory" in the 1800's and absorbed runaway slaves and members of the Creek Nation into their population over time, the word Seminole means "runaway". Very few members of the original Seminole tribe remained in Florida. This is a contemporary pipe and the effigies on the stem suggest it was made by a member of the remnant of Seminole that remain in Florida. There is a green turtle, and green sea turtles were common in the gulf waters of Florida. The other two creatures were labeled as crabs, though to me they more closely resemble a manta ray and a sawfish, also common in the waters of the Florida. The pipe is carved of a hard black pipe stone and the human effigy on the bowl appears to be frowning. The facial features, eyes and nose, are simple but clear. A head covering common among the Seminole is a turban type wrap which is consistent with the head piece on the pipe bowl. I see no evidence it has been used, though it draws well and could be used if desired. This interesting pipe would be very unique addition to any collection of First Nations Ceremonial Pipes.
The pipe itself is approx. 4 3/4 inches long, and approx. 2 inches tall from the base to highest point on the turban head wrap. Internal diameter of the bowl is approx. 1 inch. The pipe is secured to the pipe stem and cannot be removed. The pipe stem is approx. 24 1/4 inches long from the tip to where it joins the bowl. It is approx. 1 1/2 inches wide and 3/8 inch deep. Together, the pipe and stem are approx. 29 1/4 inches long and approx. 1 1/2 inches wide. Please refer to photos for full perspective.
As always, thank you for stopping by the shop and for your interest in this piece. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you might have.
This very interesting ceremonial pipe is one of the more unique pieces I have purchased.
It was included in the estate sale of a gentleman who was a collector of Native American art and identified as Seminole in origin. The Seminole Nation is one of the more diverse of First Nations peoples. The majority of the tribe was forcefully "relocated to "Indian territory" in the 1800's and absorbed runaway slaves and members of the Creek Nation into their population over time, the word Seminole means "runaway". Very few members of the original Seminole tribe remained in Florida. This is a contemporary pipe and the effigies on the stem suggest it was made by a member of the remnant of Seminole that remain in Florida. There is a green turtle, and green sea turtles were common in the gulf waters of Florida. The other two creatures were labeled as crabs, though to me they more closely resemble a manta ray and a sawfish, also common in the waters of the Florida. The pipe is carved of a hard black pipe stone and the human effigy on the bowl appears to be frowning. The facial features, eyes and nose, are simple but clear. A head covering common among the Seminole is a turban type wrap which is consistent with the head piece on the pipe bowl. I see no evidence it has been used, though it draws well and could be used if desired. This interesting pipe would be very unique addition to any collection of First Nations Ceremonial Pipes.
The pipe itself is approx. 4 3/4 inches long, and approx. 2 inches tall from the base to highest point on the turban head wrap. Internal diameter of the bowl is approx. 1 inch. The pipe is secured to the pipe stem and cannot be removed. The pipe stem is approx. 24 1/4 inches long from the tip to where it joins the bowl. It is approx. 1 1/2 inches wide and 3/8 inch deep. Together, the pipe and stem are approx. 29 1/4 inches long and approx. 1 1/2 inches wide. Please refer to photos for full perspective.
As always, thank you for stopping by the shop and for your interest in this piece. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you might have.
It was included in the estate sale of a gentleman who was a collector of Native American art and identified as Seminole in origin. The Seminole Nation is one of the more diverse of First Nations peoples. The majority of the tribe was forcefully "relocated to "Indian territory" in the 1800's and absorbed runaway slaves and members of the Creek Nation into their population over time, the word Seminole means "runaway". Very few members of the original Seminole tribe remained in Florida. This is a contemporary pipe and the effigies on the stem suggest it was made by a member of the remnant of Seminole that remain in Florida. There is a green turtle, and green sea turtles were common in the gulf waters of Florida. The other two creatures were labeled as crabs, though to me they more closely resemble a manta ray and a sawfish, also common in the waters of the Florida. The pipe is carved of a hard black pipe stone and the human effigy on the bowl appears to be frowning. The facial features, eyes and nose, are simple but clear. A head covering common among the Seminole is a turban type wrap which is consistent with the head piece on the pipe bowl. I see no evidence it has been used, though it draws well and could be used if desired. This interesting pipe would be very unique addition to any collection of First Nations Ceremonial Pipes.
The pipe itself is approx. 4 3/4 inches long, and approx. 2 inches tall from the base to highest point on the turban head wrap. Internal diameter of the bowl is approx. 1 inch. The pipe is secured to the pipe stem and cannot be removed. The pipe stem is approx. 24 1/4 inches long from the tip to where it joins the bowl. It is approx. 1 1/2 inches wide and 3/8 inch deep. Together, the pipe and stem are approx. 29 1/4 inches long and approx. 1 1/2 inches wide. Please refer to photos for full perspective.
As always, thank you for stopping by the shop and for your interest in this piece. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you might have.
This very interesting ceremonial pipe is one of the more unique pieces I have purchased.
It was included in the estate sale of a gentleman who was a collector of Native American art and identified as Seminole in origin. The Seminole Nation is one of the more diverse of First Nations peoples. The majority of the tribe was forcefully "relocated to "Indian territory" in the 1800's and absorbed runaway slaves and members of the Creek Nation into their population over time, the word Seminole means "runaway". Very few members of the original Seminole tribe remained in Florida. This is a contemporary pipe and the effigies on the stem suggest it was made by a member of the remnant of Seminole that remain in Florida. There is a green turtle, and green sea turtles were common in the gulf waters of Florida. The other two creatures were labeled as crabs, though to me they more closely resemble a manta ray and a sawfish, also common in the waters of the Florida. The pipe is carved of a hard black pipe stone and the human effigy on the bowl appears to be frowning. The facial features, eyes and nose, are simple but clear. A head covering common among the Seminole is a turban type wrap which is consistent with the head piece on the pipe bowl. I see no evidence it has been used, though it draws well and could be used if desired. This interesting pipe would be very unique addition to any collection of First Nations Ceremonial Pipes.
The pipe itself is approx. 4 3/4 inches long, and approx. 2 inches tall from the base to highest point on the turban head wrap. Internal diameter of the bowl is approx. 1 inch. The pipe is secured to the pipe stem and cannot be removed. The pipe stem is approx. 24 1/4 inches long from the tip to where it joins the bowl. It is approx. 1 1/2 inches wide and 3/8 inch deep. Together, the pipe and stem are approx. 29 1/4 inches long and approx. 1 1/2 inches wide. Please refer to photos for full perspective.
As always, thank you for stopping by the shop and for your interest in this piece. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you might have.
It was included in the estate sale of a gentleman who was a collector of Native American art and identified as Seminole in origin. The Seminole Nation is one of the more diverse of First Nations peoples. The majority of the tribe was forcefully "relocated to "Indian territory" in the 1800's and absorbed runaway slaves and members of the Creek Nation into their population over time, the word Seminole means "runaway". Very few members of the original Seminole tribe remained in Florida. This is a contemporary pipe and the effigies on the stem suggest it was made by a member of the remnant of Seminole that remain in Florida. There is a green turtle, and green sea turtles were common in the gulf waters of Florida. The other two creatures were labeled as crabs, though to me they more closely resemble a manta ray and a sawfish, also common in the waters of the Florida. The pipe is carved of a hard black pipe stone and the human effigy on the bowl appears to be frowning. The facial features, eyes and nose, are simple but clear. A head covering common among the Seminole is a turban type wrap which is consistent with the head piece on the pipe bowl. I see no evidence it has been used, though it draws well and could be used if desired. This interesting pipe would be very unique addition to any collection of First Nations Ceremonial Pipes.
The pipe itself is approx. 4 3/4 inches long, and approx. 2 inches tall from the base to highest point on the turban head wrap. Internal diameter of the bowl is approx. 1 inch. The pipe is secured to the pipe stem and cannot be removed. The pipe stem is approx. 24 1/4 inches long from the tip to where it joins the bowl. It is approx. 1 1/2 inches wide and 3/8 inch deep. Together, the pipe and stem are approx. 29 1/4 inches long and approx. 1 1/2 inches wide. Please refer to photos for full perspective.
As always, thank you for stopping by the shop and for your interest in this piece. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you might have.