Calabash African Gourd Wood Meerschaum Pipe - Small

Calabash African Gourd Wood Meerschaum Pipe - Small - The smallest in our collection, this African Gourd Meerschaum-Lined Calabash Pipe embodies a timeless design cherished by both collectors and seasoned pipe smokers. Handmade from a genuine African gourd, it features a pristine white meerschaum calabash insert that delivers a consistently cool, dry, and flavorful smoking experience.

The bowl highlights the iconic flared gourd shape, its warm golden-brown hues beautifully contrasted by a rugged black rusticated base—striking the perfect balance between elegance and bold character. Designed with practicality in mind, the flat base allows the pipe to sit and rest safely between puffs. The rustic black shank curves gracefully upward, joined by a sturdy metal fitting that connects to a bent black vulcanite stem.

Adding to its authenticity, the side of the stem bears the white Kilimanjaro rhinoceros logo, a proud mark of fine craftsmanship. Celebrated as one of the most iconic and desirable forms in the world of pipes, this piece is more than a smoking pipe—it is a rare, highly collectible treasure that represents a true piece of history, meant to be cherished for generations.

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: 6.2"
Height: 2.3"
Width: 2"
Bowl Depth: 1.2"
Bowl Dia.: 0.70"

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