| The Resting Warrior |
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| A back view of the pipe. The lower opening is where the smoke would be drawn. The opening just above it is the bowl. Notice how his cape is carved with the image of feathers. |
| This picture shows the front view of the "Resting Warrior" pipe from Spiro. Visible features include multiple strands of shell beads around the neck and one of the two large human maskette ear ornaments. An impressive headdress with an ogee design and a long single strand of braided hair have also been skillfully carved into the pipe. This human figure is leaning forward in a cross-legged posture and has strong facial features. This pipe is made of flint clay or fire clay. 11 inches high and 9 inches wide with a weight of 11 lbs. and 8 oz. I personally consider this to be the signature artifact of Spiro. |
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