Protome of pipe.mating scene turning the back to the ovoid f - Lot 360

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Protome of pipe.mating scene turning the back to the ovoid f - Lot 360
Protome of pipe.mating scene turning the back to the ovoid furnace. Catlinite.Mississippi culture In the 17th century the French explorer Jacques Marquette wrote "There is nothing more mysterious and respected...than pipes" .... and allows one to see more clearly in confused situations. The precious catlinite, named after George Catlin who was interested in it, comes from the sacred stone quarry in Minnesota, a no-fighting zone where the Indian peoples could extract it in peace. Ceremonial object.18,5cm. Pawnee Indians.label US " Pawneee.Custer Co,CN 36 "Probably XIXès. Prov :French collection.
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