249 - Carved Block Meerschaum Native American Chieftain Pipe, Unsmoked

Carved Block Meerschaum Native American Chieftain Pipe, Unsmoked A hand-carved block meerschaum tobacco pipe featuring a figural bowl. The bowl is intricately worked into the form of a Native American chieftain's head wearing a traditional horned and feathered headdress, with the bust integrated into a carved eagle head at the base. The shank is joined to a curved, translucent acrylic stem featuring a dark marbled tortoiseshell pattern. The carving displays high relief and fine detail throughout the feathers and facial features. A mark is present on the side of the shank near the stem connection, consisting of an impressed mark beginning with the letters J and B, followed by characters that are not clearly legible. The pipe is housed in a fitted rectangular hardshell case covered in blue velvet with a gold-tone metal latch and a blue satin-lined interior. 3 1/2" H x 8 1/2" L x 5" W. 17D CONDITION: The pipe appears in excellent, unsmoked condition with no visible charring to the bowl interior or teeth marks on the stem bit. The meerschaum body retains a uniform cream color. The original presentation case shows minor surface wear to the velvet exterior but remains structurally sound with a functional latch. NOTICE TO BIDDERS: The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition. Photos are considered part of the condition report. Complete condition information is available by request, please request no later than 24 hours prior to the auction. All lots are offered and sold "as is", and Willow Auctions will not provide refunds based on condition. Timepiece movements, lighting and electrics have not been tested, and art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated.