Description:
A distinctive vintage folk-art smoking pipe featuring a deeply carved bearded face bowl paired with a long, sculptural, agate-look stem. The bowl is crafted with expressive facial features — pronounced brows, textured beard carving and inset faux-gemstone eyes — giving it a dramatic, characterful presence. The long layered stem has a unique striped, banded pattern reminiscent of carved agate or early composite materials.This piece sits at the intersection of decorative folk sculpture and collectible smoking pipes, with strong display impact and a handmade, old-world charm.
Features:
• Origin: Central/Eastern European folk-art style
• Era: Mid–late 20th century
• Length: approx. 32 cm
• Design: Carved bearded face bowl with long banded stem
• Aesthetic: Dramatic, rustic, theatrical carving
• Suitable for: Collectors of figural pipes, folk art, novelty smoking pieces
Construction / Materials:
• Bowl: Hand-carved resin composite (faux-wood finish)
• Eyes: Inset faux rhinestones
• Teeth: Molded resin inserts
• Stem: Layered plastic/resin composite with banded agate-style pattern
• Brass bowl rim
Condition:
Vintage condition with age-related wear.
• Notable wear around mouth/teeth area
• Minor scuffs and finish wear on stem
• No major structural cracks
NOTE: Missing one gem in left eye. Not tested for smoking functionality.
A striking and unusual folk-art pipe with strong visual character — ideal for collectors, decorators or anyone drawn to expressive figural craftsmanship.
Vintage Hand-Carved Bearded Face Smoking Pipe – With Layered Agate-Style Stem
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