LOL, as a fellow hookah smoker, I would suggest not to put your mouth anywhere close to that hookah. God knows what thats been used for and by who. I think diseases can be transferred through hooka, one example being psoriosis(correct me if im mistaken). In any case, smoking a used hookah from another country is out of the question for me when its as dirty as you described it. I mean, the guy might have sent it just as a souvenir. But it would be easier if you would buy a new one, if you could fit it into your budget. There are many websites which offer deals on hooka with accesories, you can try giving them a look. Please for your own health dont smoke taht hookah lol.