pipe (narcotics & intoxicants: smoking)

Pipe stem in several sections which screws into another section of stem that into the bowl. The stem has a curved horn mouthpiece that has a rim at the end. This fits onto a wooden section, which is attached to a bent leather section. At the other end of the bend is another wooden section that is connected to a section made from shell.

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