WORLD CLASS Maori *Thomas Heberley* NEW ZEALAND carved **PIPE** Native carving

World class Thomas Heberley tobacco pipe carving.

Extremely rare full body Maori warrior with 100% incised tattoos.

The man's body forms the pipe itself.

The man's tongue continues down his chin and forms the banner that reads the traditional Maori greeting

----"KIA ORA"----

Seemless design that flows together.

Unreal artistry. 

Gorgeous round shell eyes.

This pipe has been vetted by some of the top experts in this material.

Historic grade item.  Number 1# Stunner.

The stem is the original vulcanite with plated brass base, and has sweat warped slightly out about 1mm. 

I did not want to try to force or twist it back in.

There was probably once a brass bowl rim, usually they were gold plated.

The warrior's hands are by his sides, but the right hand has been broken off, there is very slight loss extending up there onto the ribs.

Measures appox 15.25 cm (6 inches) long in total.

Measures 5 cm (2 inches) high.

Very impactful!

International buyers, I'll ship this anywhere in the world for 25$ flat.

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