Description:
A striking vintage figural pipe featuring a devil-like character with an exaggerated long red tongue, carved beard, pointed teeth, and small horn accents. The bowl is sculpted from wood with dramatic, deeply carved contours typical of mid-century folk-art export pieces. The stem is made from clear acrylic with embedded red, cream, and dark bands, giving the piece a vibrant and unusual decorative finish.
Likely produced between the 1950s–1970s, these whimsical character pipes were often made as souvenirs and display pieces. This example stands out with its expressive face, large tongue, and colourful transparent stem.
 
Features:
• Era: 1950s–1970s
• Origin: Eastern European or Asian folk-art workshop
• Length: approx. 14 cm
• Hand-carved wooden figural devil head
• Clear acrylic stem with red and cream banded inserts
• Decorative display pipe (not tested for use)
 
Construction / Materials:
• Bowl/Head: carved hardwood with painted accent features
• Stem: clear acrylic with embedded colour bands
• Eyes: faceted/reflective decorative inserts
• Tongue & teeth: coloured resin inserts
 
Condition:
Good vintage condition with expected age wear. Carved surfaces show patina from handling. Painted accents present age-related wear. Bowl interior shows residue from previous use. Displays very well with strong character and colour.
 
Type:
Decorative carved-wood character pipe / folk-art collectible
 
A bold and expressive mid-century figural pipe—perfect for collectors of devil-themed carvings, folk art pipes, or unique display objects.