Pipe Bag

Sioux people, Plains region, Native American

19th or 20th century

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Spruce root spoon basket woven in open work with spruce root handle
Large clay jar of bulbous shape with long neck, incised around the body with a ring of six stylized skulls in profile separated by circles, with fire clouds and orange-pink discoloration from the original open firing and extensive use as a cooking vessel, the interior especially sooted from use, the lip around the top with small, incised tick marks typical of Gulf Coast native pottery.
Flat handle, amber.
Halibut hook (two part). The barb arm is of spruce with rusty iron barb. The carved arm is cottonwood representing "Hoosh-ta" the otter. The carving is recent, on an old piece of wood. The figure faces the barb, contrary to the usual practice - in part it seems the work of an amatuer.