E0172: Inuit- Siberian Style Wooden Pipe

Ethnographic

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Identifier:

E0172

Classification Category:

3:Personal Artifacts ➞ Personal Gear

Marks/Labels:

TAG: "Eskimo pipe presented by Rev. A. Bredeson."

Materials:

botanical ➔ wood
metal
animal ➔ hide/skin ➔ leather

Dimensions:

30 cm L
7 cm W

Provenance of Object:

Alaska, U.S.

Production Date:

Late 19th Century-Early 20th Century

Use/Function:

Using tobacco demonstrated a sign of status for those who could both afford it and have the time to use it. Smoking from this style of pipe was most likely done by the men for ritual purposes. However, smoking and tobacco use in general was very popular among Inuit men, women, and children in the 19th century.

Source Locality:

Alaska, USA

Description:

Siberian style wood pipe with metal and leather features. Donated by Rev. A. Bredeson.

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