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Pipe bowl and pipestem

Object Details

Collection History
Purchased by Raymond J. Ryan (1921-1992), possibly from Iroqrafts (Ohsweken, Ontario), at an unknown date; inherited by his sister Agnes Murphy (1912-1994); donated to NMAI by Agnes Murphy in 1992.
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Data Source
National Museum of the American Indian
Culture/People
possibly Iroquois (attributed)
Artist/Maker
Joseph Dill, Iroquois
Previous seller
Iroqrafts, Ltd.
Collector
Raymond J. Ryan, Non-Indian, 1921-1992
Previous owner
Raymond J. Ryan, Non-Indian, 1921-1992
Agnes Murphy (Agnes Ryan), Non-Indian, 1912-1994
Donor
Agnes Murphy (Agnes Ryan), Non-Indian, 1912-1994
Date created
1970-1990
Object Name
Pipe bowl and pipestem
Media/Materials
Wood, deer antler, feather/feathers, wolf skin/fur
Techniques
Carved, incised, tied
Dimensions
52.8 x 14.7 x 8.3 cm
Object Type
Pipes and Smoking
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