George 'Standing Eagle' Bryan (b. 20th century, Ojibwa)
A carved stone pipe, 20th century
Signed to base of pipe head: Standing Eagle
A carved catlinite stone pipe head in the shape of an eagle claw holding an egg, attached to a flat wooden stem, with a polychrome beaded leather fringe embellishment
Pipe head: 2.625" H x 1.25" W x 4.75" D; stem: 20" L x 1.25" H
Provenance: The Estate of Eleanor Koffler

Overall good condition with dust accumulation and wear commensurate with age and use. Stone with light wear, light scratches and scuffs. Condition reports are offered as a courtesy and are typically published in Moran's catalogue or can be made available upon request. The absence of a condition report does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of others. Buyers are responsible for determining to their own satisfaction the true nature and condition of any lot prior to bidding. Though buyers are not legally required to inspect lots prior to purchase, failure to do so may constitute a waiver of complaint that an item was not delivered in a condition equal to the existent condition at the auction.