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Post by fernwood on Jan 5, 2018 19:08:31 GMT -5
Lots of pipestone and abandoned quarries where I used to live.
A good way to tell if there is pipestone content, is to soak it for a while. Pure pipestone, will become almost clay like within several hours. That which has impurities in it, will take longer, but will become somewhat soft eventually.
I was able to obtain some undisturbed pipestone from a creek in NW Wisconsin many years ago. Was warned to harvest and keep in a container with water, until I planned on working it. Was able to form it with my hands and primitive tools, if I kept it wet. Made a couple ringes, with traditional designs on them, a pipe bow and several pendants, with designs. After drying for a few days, the stone was hard enough to take a polish. I polished some and kept some matt finish.
Pipestone is very unique, and prized by many for it's special quaalities.
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Post by toiv0 on Jan 5, 2018 19:54:51 GMT -5
I sold all my WI pipe stone except one piece. I believe it comes from the Rice Lake area. Have to hike in and pack it out.
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Post by MsAli on Jan 5, 2018 20:32:34 GMT -5
As I get older the more I become interested in the stories of Native Americans. Kind of like some of thier beliefs or the beliefs they held. The story of Pipestone is an interesting one. Have to make a trip up there when I get back home.
"When you pray with this pipe, you pray for and with everything." -Black Elk
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Post by fernwood on Jan 6, 2018 15:52:59 GMT -5
I sold all my WI pipe stone except one piece. I believe it comes from the Rice Lake area. Have to hike in and pack it out. Yes, between Weyerhaeuser and Rice Lake. There are now some logging trails near the old quarry one can ATV on.
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