Native American Books

This is a 1st edition, new book, written and signed by the author Lar Hothem. The name of the book is "Collector's Guide to Indian Pipes" "Identification and Values". It is an 11" x 8-1/2" book. This book is out of print and has become highly collectible. It has become increasingly difficult to find and purchase a used copy of this book, let alone a new and signed copy like this one. I have never seen one available for purchase (other than the ones we sell) that has been signed personally by Mr. Hothem.

The book is 299 pages PACKED with great color photographs of authentic pipes. It is also packed with some of the most reliable information available on past and present pipes and their values. The contents of the book include a section complete with great pictures on each of the following:






How Pipes Were Made

Catlinite Pipes

Steatite Pipes

Pipestone Pipes

Pipe Materials

Pottery Pipes

Types of Indian Pipes

Effigy Pipes

Great Pipes

Plains Indian Pipes

Cherokee Pipes

Iroquois Pipes

Micmac Pipes

Disk Pipes

Tubular Pipes

West Coast Pipes

Mississippian Pipes

Other Indian Pipes

Pipe Facts

Pipe Finds

Pipe-Tomahawks

Trade Pipes

Collecting Pipes, What to Look For

Fake Pipes, What to Look For

Learning More About Pipes

This book is mentioned often where authentic Peace Pipes are sold. It is referenced to habitually by collectors and by artists. If you are a collector or an artist once you have this book, you will wonder how you got along without it before.

If you look at our Ceremonial Pipes, occasionally you will be able to find one or more available for purchase that has been crafted in the same shape and fashion that some of the pipes in the book are. They will look virtually the same with the exception of a little color variation in the stone.

If this book interests you and you have any questions about it, please Contact Us and we will return your email or telephone call as soon as we receive it.