yarling Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 I've got a very old hookah that I inherited from my grandfather when he died. It's been in my possession for a number of years but all I know about it is that it came from somewhere in the vicinity of India/Iran (I think). The base appears to be cast bronze with intricate designs on the outside but the hose and stem are bamboo. The "hose" goes straight up before bending at the height of the bowl (which is carved from wood) and is tied to the stem with natural fibers. Both pieces of bamboo are wrapped decoratively with thread and something shiny like foil in some places. A pair of tongs is tied to the bowl by natural fibers and this set-up sits in the base by means of what I can only describe as a large fabric cork. This has to be soaked in water before smoking to get an airtight seal. The whole thing is about 2 feet high at the bowl and the "hose" extends another foot or so at a 40 degree angle from the horizontal. Any information about this hookah would be much appreciated. I will post a picture as soon as I find my camera. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UofLcards Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 Wow, sounds like an amazing pipe! I can't say I can help you.. that's some antique roadshow stuff.. Post some pictures for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarling Posted August 10, 2009 Author Share Posted August 10, 2009 This is my hookah. I cleaned it up a little because the thread wrappings keep falling off. Thing is old as the hills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tikhman Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 Its most likely Indian or Pakistani. A very beautiful pipe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balthazar Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 Wow, that's a great looking hookah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giant Ninja Robot Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 Beautiful! It's what I would imagine Ong Bak thai warrior would smoke from... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obeyfluffy Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 O_Oso... pretty... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mushrat Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 You guys are helpful. I have a friend I'll show this to later tonight. He's in his 50's and from Lebanon. I suspect he'll be able to tell me something about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the one freeman Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 wow, what a great piece of history. thats awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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