probably Woodland Tradition (archaeological culture) (attributed) Search this
Previous owner:
Stephen Van Rensselaer (William Stephen Van Rensselar/S. Van Rensselaer), Non-Indian, 1871-1945 Search this
Object Name:
Smoking tube/Pipe (No image available)
Media/Materials:
Steatite/soapstone
Techniques:
Carved, drilled
Object Type:
Pipes and Smoking
Place:
Harrisonburg; Rockingham County; Virginia; USA
Date created:
1000 BC–AD 800 (Early to Middle Woodland period)
Collection History:
Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Stephen Van Rensselaer (1871-1945, a New York City antique dealer); acquired by MAI through an exchange with Stephen Van Rensselaer in 1933.
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