Vintage Hand Carved Real Briar Tobacco Pipe Indian Chief Head
A fantastic vintage, hand-carved figural tobacco pipe featuring a detailed profile of a Native American chief in a textured headdress.
The pipe is clearly stamped "REAL BRIAR" and "FOREIGN" on the shank.
The "Foreign" stamp indicates this piece was possibly manufactured for the British import market, and could be pre-WWII era (approx. 1890s–1930s), frequently originating from historic carving hubs in France or Italy.
This pipe has been smoked at some point and is being sold in as-found, uncleaned condition.
This is a wonderful, honest piece of tobacciana folk art. It is perfect as a rustic display item or as a restoration project for a pipe collector.
Approx 10.5cm
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