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.
Links:
[1] https://www.mcmanus.co.uk/category/collectiontype/history-community-life
[2] https://www.mcmanus.co.uk/category/collectiontype/world-cultures-americas
[3] https://www.mcmanus.co.uk/category/objectcategory/america-north
[4] https://www.mcmanus.co.uk/category/objectcategory/carvings
[5] https://www.mcmanus.co.uk/category/objectcategory/cultural-tradition
[6] https://www.mcmanus.co.uk/category/objectcategory/custom-and-belief
[7] https://www.mcmanus.co.uk/category/objectname/pipe
[8] https://www.mcmanus.co.uk/sites/default/files/adlib/1935-64-113_1.jpg