probably Northeast (archaeological) (attributed) Search this
Previous owner:
Charles F. Schwing (C. F. Schwing), Non-Indian, 1875-1950 Search this
Seller:
Charles F. Schwing (C. F. Schwing), Non-Indian, 1875-1950 Search this
Presenter/funding source:
Frederick K. Seward (Frederick Kimber Seward), Non-Indian, 1878-1943 Search this
Object Name:
Pipe bowl
Media/Materials:
Steatite/soapstone
Techniques:
Carved, drilled
Object Type:
Pipes and Smoking
Place:
Bank of Monongahela River; Monongahela River; Greene County; Pennsylvania; USA
Date created:
probably AD 1500–1700
Collection History:
Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Charles F. Schwing (1875-1950, a noted artifact collector from Greenville, South Carolina); purchased by MAI from Charles Schwing in 1932 using funds donated by MAI trustee Frederick K. Seward (1878-1943).
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