A pipe, with a narrow conical bowl, which is charred by use, in the shape of a face with a pointed nose and large ears. The pipe has a straight shaft with a carved animal, possibly a tiger , being held by the ears by a man seated in front of it; the animal's tail is attached to the bowl. The surface is possibly painted brown, except the faces. The pipe is carved in one piece.
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