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Pipe bowl lacquered and molded in the shape of and Arab's head. Front shows the face, beard and moustache, and wearing a turban. Stem tapers back to a point. Circular hold for tobacco at the top of its head. The conforming hinged case is black leather. Inside has red velvet and a blue satin lining.
pipes (smoking equipment)
cases (containers)
accessories
composition (material)
lacquering
leather
molding (forming)
satin
velvet (fabric weave)
wood (plant material)
figure- and animal-derived motifs
men (male humans)
Leather
Velvet
Satin
Composition
Molded
Man
Lacquered
PIPE AND CASE
Original to Rundlet-May House (Portsmouth, N.H.),
1971.1848A,B
Unknown
1.938 x 2.25 x 1.375 (HxWxD) (inches)
Gift of Ralph May
1971.1848AB
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