{"product_id":"tonga-calabash-pipe-zambia-matter-collection-154523","title":"Tonga Calabash Pipe Zambia MATTER COLLECTION","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"293\"\u003eA traditional smoking pipe crafted from a natural calabash gourd, used by the Tonga people. Such pipes were utilized for smoking tobacco or herbal mixtures, often within social or ritual contexts. This example is missing its original pipe bowl, which would have fit into the upper section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"295\" data-end=\"441\"\u003eLightweight and durable, the calabash form made it easy to handle or carry, reflecting both practical use and cultural significance in daily life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"443\" data-end=\"531\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eA simple yet meaningful piece, embodying indigenous craftsmanship and functional design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eProvenance: Matter Collection\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFrom the collection of Margie and Phil Matter. Margie lived in South Africa, and later she and her husband Phil opened a gallery in Tucson. Everything in this collection was in their home for more than thirty years. Africa Direct recently bought the collection; at 95, Margie wants to share the things she has loved so much.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Polaris-Box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_ActivatorWrapper_1q6fc_73\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"PRODUCT.metafields.custom.height_in_-anchor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_ActivatorButton_1q6fc_77\" aria-label=\"Edit Height (In) metafield\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_RowWrapper_1q6fc_4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_FormFieldLabel_1q6fc_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Polaris-Text--root Polaris-Text--bodyMd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe woven stand is NOT included.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePipe bowl is absent. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes not stand on its own. Surface wear and scratches. The tube is loose in the hole. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeight (In) 15.0\u003cbr\u003eWidth (In) 5.0\u003cbr\u003eDepth (In) 5.0\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e154523\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sku 154000","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51328302121255,"sku":"154523","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1015\/9911\/files\/IMG_0359_35be80ba-0ac2-466e-96c9-12564bcc5192.jpg?v=1777060046","url":"https:\/\/africadirect.com\/products\/tonga-calabash-pipe-zambia-matter-collection-154523","provider":"Africa Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}