Big Eagle Billy Bryan Signed Pipestone Buffalo Pipe Catlinite PISA Tag Papers For Sale

Big Eagle (Billy Bryan) Signed Catlinite Pipestone Buffalo Pipe with Original PISA Tag and PaperworkHand-carved red pipestone (catlinite) pipe with a standing buffalo carved in the round on the base block. "Big Eagle" is incised into the side of the stone (see close-up photo). Includes the original Pipestone Indian Shrine Association hang tag reading "A Genuine Indian Hand Made Craft by," signed "Big Eagle," Pipestone National Monument, Pipestone, Minnesota.ATTRIBUTIONThe stone and tag read "Big Eagle." William "Billy" Big Eagle Bryan (1942-2012) was a Pipestone, Minnesota carver who worked at Pipestone National Monument. Attribution to Bryan is based on the name, the PISA tag and the Pipestone origin.MEASUREMENTSOverall length with stem inserted: 20.5 inStem: 15.25 inStone: 6 in long x 2.5 in highStone weight: 264 g (9.3 oz)INCLUDED- Catlinite pipe with buffalo carving- Removable wooden stem with leather fringe and red seed-bead band- PISA hang tag signed "Big Eagle"- PISA "Genuine Indian Made Handicrafts" brochure (emblem dated 1965)- National Park Service Pipestone folder (1979 reprint)- Typed pipe assembly instruction sheet- Illustrated cardCONDITIONPre-owned. No cracks found. Stone has light surface wear, scratches, small nicks and color variation, including small lighter/orange areas on the bowl rim and on the buffalo. Buffalo carving is well defined. Paperwork shows age toning, folds and edge wear. The paperwork dates to 1979 or later; the carving date is unknown. Please review all photos, as they are part of the description.CAREPer the included instruction sheet: insert the stem with a half-twist only, never force it, and hold the pipe by the bowl.SHIPPINGStone and stem packed separately in a padded box. Returns accepted within 14 days. Must be in original condition that it was shipped in.