Antique Darkie Figural Pipe

Serial Number: P0274

Status: Display

Description:
This is an antique figural smoking pipe, commonly referred to as a Darkie or Black Americana pipe, likely dating from the 1920s or later. The pipe features a bowl shaped like a person’s head wearing a hat, and is typically crafted from ebonized wood or Bakelite. The design reflects the style of collectible Black Americana items produced during the early to mid-20th century. The term Darkie is historically associated with a toothpaste brand launched in Shanghai in 1933, which featured a minstrel singer as its mascot the brand name was changed to Darlie in 1985, though the Chinese name still translates to Black Person Fluoride Toothpaste. This pipe is considered part of the category of Black Americana collectables and serves as an example of period-specific figural smoking accessories. It was part of My Faraj trip to Turkey to Switzerland on September 2025