Pipe holder and tobacco box. The pipe holder is a long lathe of wood of plane convex cross section, bent downwards at one end. It is pierced to take the pipe bowl and grooved to take the stem. It is decorated with carved designs on the back. The tobacco box is a receptacle of elliptical cross section made from several units. It has a fitting lid with two draw cords and carved bone toggle. The pipe holder is attached to the tobacco box with cord.
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