Pipe- Catlinite Elbow Shaped

Pipe- Catlinite Elbow Shaped

Make this Pipe- Catlinite Elbow Shaped an impressive addition to your collection. The crafter carved the elbow‑shaped bowl from genuine Catlinite stone. This pipe has been used, adding to its character and presence. The artist paired the bowl with a 16‑inch burned and dark‑stained wooden stem wrapped in smoked color deerskin leather and finished with striking white, red, green and black seed‑bead accents. The Catlinite bowl measures 4.5 inches long and 3 inches tall, and the complete pipe measures 21 inches overall. This piece commands attention with its powerful presence, handcrafted detail, and collectible quality—an exceptional display of artistry and tradition.

One of a Kind.

Catlinite Pipe History

Catlinite pipes have a long and meaningful history across the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest. Communities valued this smooth, reddish stone for ceremonial and diplomatic use. Often called pipestone, Catlinite comes from quarries in what is now southwestern Minnesota. These places served as sacred gathering sites for many generations. Artisans shaped the stone into bowls because it carves easily and polishes well, making it ideal for pipes used in prayer, agreements, and important gatherings. In the 19th century, painter and writer George Catlin documented these quarries and the significance of the stone. His work led to the material becoming widely known as “Catlinite.” For many Native peoples, the pipe remains a symbol of respect, connection, and shared intention. The quarries continue to hold cultural importance today.

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