Ethnic Design Collection Reto Zehnder

Even if often called opium pipes, these pipes seems rather to be used for tobacco or cannabis resin. Any further information is welcomed. The mouth piec, amber imitation, has been repaired ans and small piece is missing, otherwise in excellent condition.

Even if often called opium pipes, these pipes seems rather to be used for tobacco or cannabis resin. the present pipe can be attributed to the  Hmong hill tribe people living in the mountains of Phongsali, this tobacco pipe is elegantly fashioned from silver. The Hmong are a strongly independent mountain dwelling people found throughout Southeast Asia and southern China. They are renowned for their silversmith skills and unique aesthetic as seen in the distinct designs found in their jewelry, textiles and pipes. They were the first hill tribe group to successfully cultivate opium and have a penchant for silver.