Need some help identifing this pipe

[corky]

I have been trying to find out just what I have and maybe some info where it may have come from. Looks to be a Fraternity or cerimonial type stem. It is made from antlers( the top two thirds) and wood (bottom third). I do not have the pipe itself just the stem. Looks to me like it would be some kind of hooka as it is very long. About three feet. I would be greatfull for any info or some direction on where to look for info. If my pictures don't load I will try again.

 

[papipeguy]

Pix would help but it sounds like a German Tyrolean pipe. The stem is usually something like cherry wood with the mouth piece made from antler.

 

[photoman13]

Hey Corky welcome to the forum. Here is how to post photos. If you have any other technical questions feel free to ask. Just shoot me a PM.

 

[corky]

working on the pics now.

 

[corky]

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[corky]

try again.

 

[photoman13]

Congrats you did it!

 

[corky]

Antler section. These are threaded together

 

[photoman13]

That does look like a primitive hookah.

 

[corky]

thanks. should have reseached that part a little better

 

[photoman13]

I just am not sure though. It is interesting that's for sure.

 

[corky]

Here is one of the dates on it and some kind of symbol.

 

[corky]

Other date and another symbol

 

[corky]

Another symbol.

 

[corky]

A little blurry but another symbol.

 

[corky]

Flexable hose between antler and tip.

 

[corky]

Tip. Seems to have seen alot of use.

 

[smeigs]

that thing is freaking me out

 

[corky]

I bought this in Memphis from an estate sale years ago. I think it was a doctor. Kind of freaks everyone who sees it.

 

[photoman13]

Good ole Tennessee. You can find some crazy stuff there.