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ProvenanceWilliam Channing, Santa Fe, New Mexico
BibliographyVincent, Gilbert et al. Art of the North American Indians: The Thaw Collection. Cooperstown, New York: Fenimore Art Museum, 2000, p.413.
Fognell, Eva and Alexander Brier Marr, eds. Art of the North American Indians: The Thaw Collection at the Fenimore Art Museum, 2nd ed. Cooperstown, New York: Fenimore Art Museum, 2016, p. 453.
Culture
Northwestern Metis
Pipe Bowl
Date1800-1850
DimensionsOverall: 2 3/4 × 1 1/4 × 4 5/8 in. (7 × 3.2 × 11.7 cm)
Object numberT0394
Credit LineGift of Eugene V. and Clare E. Thaw
Photograph by Richard Walker
Label TextThe scroll motifs in the carving suggest a knowledge of European art traditions. Because the Metis established their homes close to mission churches and major fur trading centers, they were familiar with European design work.
ProvenanceWilliam Channing, Santa Fe, New Mexico
BibliographyVincent, Gilbert et al. Art of the North American Indians: The Thaw Collection. Cooperstown, New York: Fenimore Art Museum, 2000, p.413.
Fognell, Eva and Alexander Brier Marr, eds. Art of the North American Indians: The Thaw Collection at the Fenimore Art Museum, 2nd ed. Cooperstown, New York: Fenimore Art Museum, 2016, p. 453.
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