Museum number:
| APM 16.740 |
Subcollection:
| ethnographic pipes |
Title:
| tobacco pipe |
Keyword:
| tomahawk |
Description:
Cast iron tobacco pipe in the shape of a tomahawk with brass bowl with baluster model on stem with two triangular lips placed on an ax shape. Iron undecorated. Round diameter wooden handle with eight concentric light bands and tapered end as mouthpiece. The front side is finished with a brass stud. |
Date:
| Period | 1800 - 1890 |
Dimensions:
| Bowl | Height | 7.6 in (19.3 cm) |
| Width | 1.02 in (2.6 cm) | |
| Stem | Length | 18.7 in (47.5 cm) |
Characteristics
| Pipe type | insert pipe |
| Pipe shape | axe shape |
| Material | iron (metal) |
| Technique | forged |
| Colour | gray |
| Other materials | brass (metal), wood |
| Traces of use | ongerookt |
Production
| Continent | North America |
| Country | United States |
| Ethnicity | Native Americans |
Acquisition
| Year | 2002 |
| Provenance | Amsterdam, Michel Thieme |
| Londen-Islington, Eddy Kenton, 2002 |
Comments
| Verzameld in de Verenigde Staten, tussen 1950-1955. |
Exhibition
| Amsterdam, Pijpenkabinet, permanente presentatie, zaal, vitrine 1, v.a. 2002. |
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