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About this Product
-This piece is a non-native tribute to the Oglala Sioux Nation, faithfully and respectfully recreated in the traditional ways.
“It is said that the pipe and instructions for its use were given to the people by White Buffalo Calf Woman, and the narrative by which the Lakota were taught to pray with the pipe by this messenger from the spiritual realm holds a paramount place in Lakota narrative tradition.
Each part of the pipe—stem, bowl, tobacco, breath, and smoke—is symbolic of the fundamental relationships among plants, animals, humans, elements, and spiritual beings that keep the cosmos in motion. In pipe ceremonies, numerous pinches of tobacco signify prayers of blessing for each part of creation and the whole cosmic community.
Thus the bowl of the pipe is filled symbolically with the whole sum of existence. As the tobacco is lit by the fire, inhaled and exhaled as smoke, these prayers of blessing become visible offerings. The pipe ceremony is so symbolically resonant for the Lakota that many Lakota people compare it to the Christian sacrament of Eucharist.”
Now showing our latest Oglala Style Sacred Pipe. Hand forged from natural elements, and embodied with the sacred traditional energies.
Beginning with a hand carved/hallowed, juniper stem, Lavished with exquisite detailing. To ermine pelts cover the stem of the pipe, with the heads and feet cascading over and around two large horse hair tassels at the rear.
Three distinct feather groupings, hand wrapped in Sinew, wool, and Rawhide, hang from the pipes mid section.
The five small front-most feathers symbolize plant life, animals, Humans, element, and spiritual beings, With the three three center feathers representing father sky, mother, earth, and man.
The jewel of this pipe, the hand carved stone bowl, is sculpted from raw sandstone. Sandstone is known for its healing properties, therefore, adding a cleansing and healing aspect to the ceremony. Meticulously sculpted and smoothed to perfection in traditional ways.
This pipe is fully functional/smokable, should you choose to utilize it for Ceremonial purpose.
The stem portion of this piece measures 19”, with the stone portion measuring 7.5”. The height of the bowl is 3”. The total length of this piece is roughly 26 inches.
We offer you custom mounting options should you choose this piece for display.
Exquisitely rugged, and simply beautiful!
Thank you for enabling our shop to foster and support Native American heritage through the fine arts.
-Artistic Expressions
Artistic Expressions
Ashfork, AZ
We are absolutely thrilled to now be a part of GoImagine! The greater awareness of platforms like these directly result in positive social evolution. And what better way than through the arts!Here’s a little bit about us! -Bringing Native American history to the present.Providing the finest in Native arts of antiquity. We proudly foster indigenous peoples historical preservation through the arts.All of our pieces are made in the traditional ways of our grandfathers with natural materials. No machines other than human hands, and minimal hand tools. All hides and animal products are treated and cured in traditional ways just like the plains Indian did hundreds of years ago. No animals are slaughtered commercially for the making of our pieces, and the majority of the materials are found along the many miles of hiking the great outdoors. The works of art before you are made over the course of many months, and extreme detail is put into the making, and traditional design, to bring you the absolute finest in historical replications.We strive to create historically accurate native reproductions within the regulations of the Indian Arts and Crafts Act (IACA) Our goal is to bring museum quality replications to the collector and enthusiast of this meaningful period, at a fraction of the cost to the original.Additionally, we specialize in commission pieces, which has become the majority of our work. Feel free to contact us with photos of that special piece you would like to have replicated, and we would be happy to accommodate your needs.Thank you for visiting our shop. Browse, enjoy, and contact us anytime!-Artistic Expressions
Meet the Maker
Artistic Expressions
We strive to create historically accurate native reproductions within the regulations of the Indian Arts and Crafts Act (IACA)
Our goal is to bring museum quality replications to the collector and enthusiast of this meaningful period, at a fraction of the cost to the original.
Additionally, we specialize in commission pieces, which has become the majority of our work. Feel free to contact us with photos of that special piece you would like to have replicated, and we would be happy to accommodate your needs.
Thank you for visiting our shop. Browse, enjoy, and contact us anytime!
-Artistic Expressions
How it’s Made
Beginning with a hand carved/hallowed, juniper stem, Lavished with exquisite detailing. To ermine pelts cover the stem of the pipe, with the heads and feet cascading over and around two large horse hair tassels at the rear.
Three distinct feather groupings, hand wrapped in Sinew, wool, and Rawhide, hang from the pipes mid section.
The five small front-most feathers symbolize plant life, animals, Humans, element, and spiritual beings, With the three three center feathers representing father sky, mother, earth, and man.
The jewel of this pipe, the hand carved stone bowl, is sculpted from raw sandstone. Sandstone is known for its healing properties, therefore, adding a cleansing and healing aspect to the ceremony. Meticulously sculpted and smoothed to perfection in traditional ways.
This pipe is fully functional/smokable, should you choose to utilize it for Ceremonial purpose.
The stem portion of this piece measures 19”, with the stone portion measuring 7.5”. The height of the bowl is 3”. The total length of this piece is roughly 26 inches.
We offer you custom mounting options should you choose this piece for display.
Exquisitely rugged, and simply beautiful!
Thank you for enabling our shop to foster and support Native American heritage through the fine arts.
-Artistic Expressions
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