Rare Hand Carved Silver Chiang Mai Thailand Hill Tribesmen Tobacco Opium Pipe

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Rare Hand Carved Silver Chiang Mai Thailand Hill Tribesmen Tobacco or Opium Pipe Museum quality piece. According to my research, this pipe was made by the Hill Tribesmen of Chiang Mai Thailand, famed for their opium pipes and silvers crafting. It measures approximately 17-1/2" in length. Marked in the silver near the tip, although I have no way of identifying the mark. Wood carries a magnificent patina, and the stem is completely wrapped in an ornate silver - which I believe to be nearly pure silver. This is a used pipe in exceptional condition. I did find what looks to be an almost identical pipe in the archives at the University of Iowa ( http://www./scua/msc/tomsc900/msc870/thompsontravel.html ), where it has been identified as a Chiang Mai opium pipe.This is a no-reserve auction. Please feel free to email me with any questions and I will do my best to answer. I will be happy to combine shipping for multiple item purchases. Item will be shipped USPS Priority Mail. Winning bidder: Insurance is required for items that sell for $200 or more. Please wait for my invoice before paying. IF YOU ARE BIDDING FROM A MOBILE DEVICE, PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS ITEM IS NOT OFFERED WITH FREE SHIPPING - THIS IS A TECHNICAL ERROR IN THE SOFTWARE COMPATIBILITY BETWEEN EBAY AND YOUR MOBILE DEVICE. Please know that I am not an expert on any of the read more

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