This exquisite tobacco smoking pipe is meticulously handcrafted, sourced from the Andes, and created by skilled local artisans who take great care to ensure that each piece is truly unique. Every detail is crafted with precision and attention to detail, resulting in a one-of-a-kind masterpiece that is both beautiful and functional.
- Hand pipe. Height: approx. 2.5" to 3"
- The base of the pipe is made from tagua nut (Vegetable Ivory). Not even one leaf of the tree is harmed in harvesting tagua. 100% SUSTAINABLE!
- The artist formed the crocodile by hand using an organic substance extracted from TREE SAP.
- Not two pipes are the same! The fact that each natural nut or seed comes in many different shapes and sizes makes each piece UNIQUE.
In some Andean cultures, the crocodile was associated with water, fertility, and the underworld. The Inca civilization, which dominated much of the Andes from the 13th to the 16th century, believed that the god Viracocha had created the world and all its creatures, including the crocodile, which was considered a powerful symbol of strength and longevity. Overall, crocodiles played an important role in Andean culture and were revered for their power and significance.
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FREE SHIPPING! Your pipe will be shipped via USPS First-class. We prepare your package as soon as we receive your order and it is shipped the next business day.
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HOW YOU ARE SUPPORTING THE ENVIRONMENT: 🌎
Tagua nuts have been a popular material for crafting jewelry and other decorative items for generations. These nuts are incredibly hard, similar to an elephant's tusk, but unlike ivory, they are biodegradable when disposed of. The harvesting of tagua nuts is also sustainable, as not a single leaf is harmed in the process. In fact, a single Tagua tree can produce as much vegetable ivory in a year as one female elephant, making it a responsible and eco-friendly choice for artisanal creations.
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IMPORTANT NOTE:
All pipes are intended to be used as legal products only. Our products are NOT intended for illegal use.
Furthermore, if you are under the age of majority in your state or province of residence, you cannot enter or purchase smoking pipes from Made in the Andes. By doing so, you hereby acknowledge that you do so under false pretenses and against the operators of this website. By purchasing any product you agree and confirm that you are of legal age, or older, to purchase tobacco pipes in your state.
