Prehistoric Duck Figure Pipe

Namepipe, effigy

DatePrehistoric

Mediumrock

DimensionsOverall: 1 3/16 x 2 5/8 x 1 11/16 in. (3 x 6.7 x 4.3 cm)

Credit LineBequest of Dorothy Zama May

CultureUnknown

Object numberA1996-1-222

ClassificationsMay Collection

DescriptionHand carved pipe; stylized duck body; oval bowl, with short hollow stem at one end; rounded base and thick wall, with somewhat flattened rim; restricted vessel; red-brown with tan and pink inclusions; incised tick marks around rim and base, and finely detailed wings and legs on sides of bowl.

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