opium pipe. cane with bone fittings at each end, metal holder for bowls attached with red cord. stem partially split and wrapped with cord. l. 45 cm.
Donor:
Mrs. Victor Vogel
Collection place:
China
Verbatim coll. place:
China att.
Collector:
Victor H. Vogel
Collection date:
ca. 1971
Materials:
Bone (material) and Metal
Object type:
ethnography
Function:
5.5 Stimulants, Narcotics, and Accessories
Context of use:
donor states that this item was confiscated by the U.S. Customs in Modesto/Fresno, ca. 1971, and given to him. confiscated items include above and lamp, cover and stand - 9-16319 A-B-C, and three bowls - 9-16320, 21, and 23.
Department:
Asia (except western Russia)
Dimensions:
length 45 centimeters
Loans:
S1983-1984 #60: Pacific Heritage Museum (July 15, 1984–February 14, 1989)