Early Man Stone Tube Pipe Shamans sucking tube Cloud Blower, 2

  
Antique American Indian Art, llc. Early Man Stone Tube Pipe - Shamans sucking tube - Cloud Blower. These straight pipes, often 10-15 cm long, were used in ceremonial contexts to direct smoke, symbolizing prayers or spiritual communication, similar to practices in the Southwest. Archaeological sites, like those in Ohio and Illinois, yield examples with minimal decoration, though some feature incised geometric patterns. The Hopewell culture, known for mound-building, used these pipes in rituals, with materials sourced via extensive trade networks.

Their design and use reflect a shared spiritual tradition across regions, predating European contact. In some Native American cultures, this might also serve as a sucking tube, eg.

Shaman sucking tube would be placed an a patient to suck out illness, with the Shaman spitting out the illness. Welcome to Matt Wood's Antique American Indian Art, llc. We are confident that you will be pleased with the value, service and peace-of-mind that our gallery can offer you. We will be adding lots of quality Antique American Indian Art over the next few months.