Mini Claw Full Bent White Hand Carved Turkish Meerschaum Pipe

Miniature pipes are approximately 4½" in length. Each pipe will vary depending on the bowl carve and the stem color. Bowl size 1½"-1¾". To clean the stem, unscrew the mouth piece counter clockwise from the bowl. Do not pull the stem off. The bowl carve and stem color will vary slightly for each pipe. White Turkish Meerschaums. Hand-carved Turkish Meerschaums are a must for any collector! Meerschaum is a rare, sturdy material mined from the shores and sea-beds of Turkey. Meerschaum is a word of German origin meaning "sea foam." Meerschaum's natural pores filter tobacco tar and allow for a clean, smooth smoke every time. Don't smoke too much though. While Meerschaum is a sturdy substance, over-smoking it can cause irreparable damage. It is best to purchase several pipes to allow them a suitable resting period between smoking. These wonderfully cool and dry smoking pipes are individually crafted by skilled artisans using age-old techniques so no two are exactly alike. Each pipe has an acrylic stem and includes its own individually fitted protective case. Manufacturer's Lifetime warranty. Turkey.