Carved pipe bowl

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Pipe bowl, circa 1800-1850
North America, British Columbia, Haida people
Argillite with inlaid haliotis shell and brass inlay?

Bequest of J G Henderson, 1935
Museum number 1935-64-113

Argillite is a kind of rock traditionally used by Haida artists. The carvings reflect ancient Haida traditions and myths. This pipe has three 'masks' one of which is carved on the base.