Pipe: carved figures on bowl

1850-1925

Place madeEurope

PossiblyFrance

Wood, horn, ivory

Overall: 15 3/4 x 3 x 1 3/4 in. ( 40 x 7.6 x 4.4 cm )

Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937

INV.8564

This object was once part of the folk art collection of Elie Nadelman (1882-1946), the avant-garde sculptor. From 1924 to 1934, Nadelman's collection was displayed in his Museum of Folk Arts, located in the Riverdale section of the Bronx. The Historical Society purchased Nadelman's entire collection in 1937.

ProvenanceThe Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman

ClassificationsSMOKING TOOLS & EQUIPMENT

DescriptionPipe with carved bowl with alternating wood and ivory panels; wood panels carved with radiating geometric pattern; ivory panels carved with a woman holding a pail, a man holding flowers, and a woman churning butter; plain wooden stem with bark still attached; curved horn mouth piece.

Object NamePipe