Acquired from Old Timer's collection, via his granddaughter, in far south of New York State, almost in PA. A comparable can be seen at this Smithsonian affiliated website: https://e-humanity.org/artifact.php?artifact_id=14168&query=||||&database =ehumanity. Interestingly enough...that comparable was found in my home area of Cayuga County, NY. The comparable looks less detailed, more worn than my example.Does that mean it is older?
I believe my pipe is authentic Iroquois: my question is - how old? The aforementioned web site states that a similar "owl effigy pipe" was "made in reproduction 1935-37." So, do I have a 90 year old, Iroquois 'reservation-era' pipe made and used by Iroquois in 1930's OR a 290 (!) year old Iroquois pipe made and used by Iroquois during early Contact period? In either case...it is in fantastic condition...and very cool. But I do wish I could date it.
Any opinions (Paul!?) are most welcomed.!
I believe my pipe is authentic Iroquois: my question is - how old? The aforementioned web site states that a similar "owl effigy pipe" was "made in reproduction 1935-37." So, do I have a 90 year old, Iroquois 'reservation-era' pipe made and used by Iroquois in 1930's OR a 290 (!) year old Iroquois pipe made and used by Iroquois during early Contact period? In either case...it is in fantastic condition...and very cool. But I do wish I could date it.
Any opinions (Paul!?) are most welcomed.!
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