Calabash Gourd Calabash Pipe Estate Pipe

From the Faridunhill archive - estate pipes documented from our own reference cabinets. The gourd calabash pipe is considered to be one of the premier tobacco smoking instruments. Constructed out of a dried African calabash gourd, the hollow chamber allows the smoke to swirl and cool, acting to reduce moisture levels inside the pipe as well as any bad tastes that are produced by burning leaf. These features result in a smooth, sweet, and dry smoke. The calabash pipe in front of you is a unique and rare example of this traditional smoking method. With its natural, organic appearance and its functional design, it is a true piece of smoking history. Finish and grain: see the photographs. Ships from the Faridunhill / Pipe Collectors Encyclopedia archive. Worldwide shipping and professional sanitation on every estate pipe. SKU: 490

Measured: Length 160 mm (6.30 in); Bowl height 70 mm (2.76 in); Bowl width 62 mm (2.44 in); Chamber diameter 39 mm (1.54 in); Chamber depth 35 mm (1.38 in); Weight 88 g (3.10 oz).