Late 19th/Early 20th C Sioux T-Pipe Catlinite Hand Etched (Mort Collection)

Late 19th to Early 20th Century Sioux T-Pipe | Catlinite Stone | Hand-Etched | Owen D. Mort Jr. Collection This is a late 19th or early 20th-century Sioux T-pipe, carefully carved from traditional Catlinite (pipestone). The stem end is rectangular in form, with hand-etched images on three of its four sides — a distinctive and personal touch by the original maker. This pipe comes from the collection of Owen D. Mort Jr., a respected collector of Native American art, artifacts, and historical objects. Mort's collection is well-known, with many pieces donated to institutions such as the University of Utah and the Snite Museum of Art at the University of Notre Dame. Details: Sioux-made T-Pipe Late 1800s to early 1900s Material: Catlinite (pipestone) Hand-etched designs on three sides Rectangular-carved stem Provenance: From the estate of Owen D. Mort Jr., known for museum-level collections Condition: Excellent for its age — no cracks or repairs. The etchings remain clear and sharp. This piece is ideal for: Serious Native American artifact collectors Museum or academic collections Private historical collections Unique display for galleries or lodges