{"product_id":"vintage-ramon-platero-navajo-sterling-silver-tobacco-pipe-estate","title":"Vintage Tobacco Pipe by Ramon Platero - Estate","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA fully functional, hand-engraved sterling silver tobacco pipe commissioned from Navajo silversmith Ramon Platero — a deeply personal object inscribed with the story of its own making.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stem of the pipe is hand-engraved in flowing script: \u003cem\u003e\"Handmade by Ramon Platero for C.W. Luthey\"\u003c\/em\u003e — a dedication that transforms this functional object into a named, documented commission between artist and patron. The bowl is a substantial octagonal sterling silver construction, each of its faceted sides stamped with a repeating leaf motif in deep relief, the oxidized recesses giving the stamps crisp definition and visual depth. The bowl opening is functional, showing honest use consistent with its age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the junction of bowl and stem, a vivid oval turquoise cabochon is set flush into the silver shank — a single jewel-like accent that grounds the piece in the Navajo silversmithing tradition. The stem itself is a dark hardwood or composite material, smooth and tapered, fitting naturally in the hand. The overall construction is solid and substantial, the silver showing the warm, slightly matte patina of a well-made vintage piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRamon Platero is a Navajo silversmith whose commissioned work is rare and highly personal. This pipe — made for a named individual — is a singular artifact of Southwest craft history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ramon Platero (Navajo), hand-engraved inscription on stem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInscription:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Handmade by Ramon Platero for C.W. Luthey\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sterling Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Turquoise cabochon accent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStem:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark hardwood\/composite\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45.5g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBowl:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 1\/4\"W x 1 1\/8\" deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Estate, excellent with honest age patina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAuthenticated estate piece from Black Arrow Gallery's curated collection of vintage Native American art and objects.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Black Arrow Native American Jewelry \u0026 Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50165618901229,"sku":null,"price":595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/7365\/files\/VintageTobaccoPipebyRamonPlatero_4.jpg?v=1782418178","url":"https:\/\/www.blackarrowgallery.com\/products\/vintage-ramon-platero-navajo-sterling-silver-tobacco-pipe-estate","provider":"Black Arrow Native American Jewelry \u0026 Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}