Odd pipe

[ethaniel93]

Where I live there's no shortage of antique stores, while blundering through one of my favorite ones I came across an unusual item the tag on it said primitive wooden pipe. I decided to buy it, now here's my reason for positing: I have no idea how old it is, what kind of pipe it is, and most of all how to use it. As soon as I figure out how to put a picture on here I'll add one of the pipe.

 

[mso489]

All-wood pipes have been made over the years, and they seem to be back in production. PC among other online retailers sell a nice variety ... I'm forgetting the brand name, but they are in their paper catalog as well. A posted photo may give some of Forums pipe history scholars a shot at identifying yours. All-wood pipes with a little wear can look ancient even if they aren't. But they are nifty looking pipes, and I hear some of them are good smokers. Family has given me an all wood Haitian pipe that is bolstered in the bowl with hammered tin-can metal. This I will not smoke, but it is an interesting artifact. Since you live in an area with antique shops, you might want to give some of the more alert shop owners your name and phone number, to give you a call when they get tobacco pipes.

 

[ethaniel93]

The odd pipe in question. The pipe in question is a fun piece even if its not old. Thank you mso489 that is a fantastic idea to help further my collection. Your Haitian pipe sounds very interesting congrats on it.

 

[xrundog]

I'd like to see it. Link doesn't work for me.

 

[prairiedruid]

I think this is it

 

[ethaniel93]

Yes that is it, thank you prairiedruid

 

[bonehed]

Looks like a Chinese style water pipe that's missing a bowl. Hard to see though...

 

[ethaniel93]

I can attempt a better picture when I get home if it would help.

 

[ethaniel93]

Im sorry about the linking ordeal I have no idea how to put a picture on here.

 

[bonehed]

Usually there is a bowl attached. Google 'Chinese water pipe' and you'll see what I mean. Looks to me like a tourist item.