Calabash African Gourd Wood Meerschaum Pipe - Large

Calabash African Gourd Wood Meerschaum Pipe - Large - This African Gourd Meerschaum Lined Calabash Pipe is a timeless design celebrated by collectors and pipe smokers alike. Handmade from a genuine African gourd, this pipe is finished with a smooth white meerschaum calabash insert that ensures a cool, dry, and flavorful smoke.

The bowl showcases the classic flared gourd shape, with warm golden-brown tones accented by a rugged black rusticated base, giving the pipe both elegance and bold character. The flat base allows the pipe to sit and rest between puffs. The rustic black shank sweeps upward, and a metal fitting connects the bent black vulcanite stem. The side of the bent stem bears a white stamp of the Kilimanjaro rhinoceros logo, providing a mark of authenticity and fine craftsmanship. Ideal for passionate smokers and serious collectors, this pipe stands as one of the most iconic and desirable shapes in the world of tobacco pipes. It is a rare and highly collectible pipe that represents a true piece of history to cherish and preserve.

In 1955, Kenyan businessmen from Nairobi established the Tanganyika Meerschaum Corporation after a meerschaum mine was discovered close to the surface on Mount Kilimanjaro. The meerschaum from this part of East Africa was known to be tougher, less porous, and priced less than Turkish meerschaum. Tanganyika and Zanzibar merged and became known as Tanzania in October of 1964. The company closed soon after.

Although this pipe is over half a century old, it is unsmoked in brand-new, pristine condition.

All dimensions are approximate.

Length: 6.5"
Height: 2.9"
Width: 2.1"
Bowl Depth: 1.2"
Bowl Dia.: 0.72"

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