pass the pipe...

[bravowhiskey]

...works wonders.

 

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[Get-the-point]

Hey Bravo what's the story on this nice piece?

 

[bravowhiskey]

I wish I knew. My dil's collection. He passed away in '96.

 

[bravowhiskey]

another view...

 

[Ninjafossils]

It is still good for recreational smo... I mean decretive purposes?

 

[wvwildman]

puff puff pass lol

 

[bravowhiskey]

well, heck, no TV what's an ancient got to do anyway?

 

[NC field hunter]

I know nothing about pipes. With that out of the way, if I had to guess, I'd guess this one to be authentic. I can't even tell you why I think that either. ?? Cool piece. I wish you had a little insight on it.

 

[bravowhiskey]

I can say it probably came from New Mexico, but if it would prove to be South American that could also be possible. (Venezuela) But guarantee it never came out of tourist shop.

 

[bsit1361]

I would hope you aren't using a genuine artifact to smoke outta.

 

[The Grim Reaper]

Nevermind

 

[Tnmountains]

Hard to say Bravo. I like it. I have seen a large collection south of the border and they used those funky looking faces on everything down there. Especially the Mayans. Not so much here though with the faces. I am not an expert in South American artifacts but bet that is what it is. I think I have one pot that came out when they were doing the Panama canal. It is real but looks fake to me because it is not what I am used to seeing.

 

[bravowhiskey]

ya'll could very well be right. Kinda funny, any time I say something definitive, it gets broke off....well here's another face somewhat similar....


I'll say the repairs are horrendous and need to be properly done. Is it possible to have a professional repair made here? I'm seeking serious council.

 

[joshuaream]

(Venezuela)

The bowl is too thick for Venezuelan pottery pipes from the Lake Valencia or Andean region, but that face in the bowl caught my attention.

 

[bravowhiskey]

ancient aliens...whaaaaaa some resemblance, alright. Why do you suppose they are squinting?

 

[lostlake88]

Yikkes! I can admit I have always wanted a real authentic pipe. Good luck out there in cyberspace trying to find one. 20 years of "knowitallship" didn't save me from sinking 5 grand on a few fake pipes. Unless I find one or I steal one from the Smithsonian (still no guarantee), I will run a 4.2 away.