Greetings Had these pipes for quite a while and I have time to investigate them finally. 1. Chinese? Bamboo Root pipe (~31" long). It looks like something The Predator would be smoking. Has a fair amount of use and lots of resin on the bowl which has a metal insert. Is it Chinese and is it a to...

Greetings Found this Mortar/ Press at the local antique mall and thought it was very interesting for $10. It is turned wood with holes drilled through it and basic carvings on the side. It is well used and worn. I have exhausted my internet searches and I hope a sharp eyed viewer will know what it i...

Hello All Found this heavy piece of carved soapstone in an antique shop up here in Alberta. They felt it was Inuit but I do not think so and I have not been able to figure out its function. It is well worn and appears quite old. I thought it was interesting. About 8" total and weighs about 4 lb...

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Yes, it is a Kroe Pesihungan from Southern Sumatra used pre-1900 for producing tooth blackening ash.

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Rob

Greetings All I have had this for years and have always thought it was cool and out of the ordinary. It is an Iron Oil Lamp (?) in the form of a dragon or something similar. It shows a lot of age and is riveted in construction. When I bought it the seller said it was found in a barn in Pennsylvania ...

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It is a Ivory Kuba Pestle from the D.R. of Congo. Found several online.

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Greetings Found this old Tusk tool a while ago? I am assuming it is African in origin and it shows a lot of age and use. It seems to be carved to be held in the left hand with the point forward. It is rather heavy and is about 21" long. I have been looking on the net for any similar items but h...