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Abhaya Asian Antiques
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Rare collection (5 pieces) of pottery tobacco pipes used by the Rau/Brau people. These were acquired in Laos quite a few years. Most likely fired at the Yixing Kilns, in Jiangsu Province- the same place that made opium pipe bowls. These would date from late 19th century to first half 20th century- the ones with reddish clay being the oldest. They have some small chips consistent with old tribal pieces. As far as I know these pipes were unique to the Brau, and would today be considered heirloom items. Included in this group are two chillum style bowls or bamboo "bong bowls" from the same group Some of the pipe stems are made from small caliber bullet casings. See last enlargement for scale.