Description:
A striking vintage folk-art smoking pipe featuring a hand-carved wooden face bowl paired with a long, glossy resin stem. The carved head depicts an expressive tribal/folkloric figure with pronounced eyebrows, textured hair and beard, inset faux-gemstone eyes, and a red extended tongue for dramatic effect.
The stem features a decorative banded section and a clear resin segment containing a suspended pink floral ornament, giving the piece an eye-catching aesthetic.
This is a display and collector piece designed in the style of mid-century European and Asian market pipes, combining hand-craftsmanship on the bowl with later resin elements on the stem.
 
Features:
• Origin: mid-century folk craft (European or Asian souvenir market)
• Era: 1960s–1980s
• Design: Long-handled display pipe with carved figure head
• Length: approx. 30 cm
• Bowl: Carved wooden face with faux gemstone eyes
• Stem: Resin composite with decorative striped bands and embedded floral motif
• Style: Folk art / tribal / fantasy-inspired face pipe
 
Construction / Materials:
• Bowl: Hand-carved wood (textured beard, facial contours, carved eye sockets)
• Eyes: Rhinestone-style plastic gems
• Stem: Resin/plastic composite with embedded decorative floral element
• Mouthpiece: Shaped resin
 
Condition:
Good vintage condition. Some general wear from age and handling, including light surface marks to the stem and small natural imperfections in the carved wooden bowl. Embedded floral section remains clear. No cracks or major structural damage noted.
 
Type: Decorative collectible pipe (not tested for functional smoking use)
 
A distinctive folk-art display pipe with real presence — ideal for collectors seeking a characterful carved piece with vibrant vintage charm.