Indian pipe info

[bppski]

I found this totally intact indian pipe while snorkeling in the Au Sable River in NE Michigan Oscoda. The AuSable River empties into Lake Huron. I found in about 8 feet of water about 3 miles from the mouth. Any ideas about what type of pipe it is?
Thanks...

[greywolf22]

What is it made of. Is it stone?

[bppski]

I don't think it is stone...It looks more like something that would have been fired and it has a sand-like texture like the sand was mixed in the material.

[greywolf22]

Might be a French trade pipe.

[bppski]

I was told it could possibly be an Iroquios "trumpet" pipe that could have had painted decorations on it at one time.

[Butch Wilson]

similar pipes listed in "Indian and Eskimo Artifacts of North America" by Charles Miles. Page 179, 215 "Trumpet shaped Iroquois pottery pipes "...."Eastern Woodland Pipes "

[bppski]

Thanks for the info...I just ordered the book.