{"product_id":"exceptional-great-lakes-pipe-with-twist-carved-ash-stem-and-pewter-inlay","title":"Exceptional Great Lakes Pipe with Twist-Carved Ash Stem and Pewter Inlay","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn exceptional late 19th-century Native American pipe attributed to the Great Lakes region, dating circa 1880–1890. The substantial catlinite bowl is ornamented with contrasting pewter inlay and retains a warm, naturally aged surface. Its long ash stem is finely worked with continuous spiral or twist carving and further embellished with brass tacks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe combination of the sculptural catlinite bowl, decorative metal inlay, and unusually long, carefully carved stem gives the pipe a commanding presence. Measuring approximately 27 inches overall, it is an especially strong and highly decorative example of late 19th-century Great Lakes pipe-making traditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCatlinite, ash wood, pewter, and brass tacks. Display stand shown in the photographs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent overall condition considering its age. The catlinite exhibits areas of discoloration, surface variation, minor abrasions, and wear consistent with age and handling. The bowl fits loosely upon the stem as a result of natural age-related shrinkage of the wooden stem. The twist-carved decoration and brass tacks remain well preserved. Please refer to the photographs for complete condition details.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall length: approximately 27 inches (68.6 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePipe bowl: approximately 6.75 × 4 inches (17.1 × 10.2 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrivate collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ziebarth's Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45501120053271,"sku":null,"price":2950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0251\/0713\/6546\/files\/IMG_3202-Photoroom.jpg?v=1788983745","url":"https:\/\/ziebarths.com\/products\/exceptional-great-lakes-pipe-with-twist-carved-ash-stem-and-pewter-inlay","provider":"Ziebarth's Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}