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.