Pair of Opium Harvesting Tools

c. 1900
$148 USD
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CDKZ088
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A pair of early 20th-century tools used for harvesting opium latex from poppy flowers. Formed of bamboo handles and iron blades, the rustic tools were used to scratch the surface of an opium poppy seed pod and collect the exuded latex after many hours.

Additional Dimensions:
Flat Blade: 7.25"W x 0.75"D x 0.5"H
Scoring Blade: 7.25"W x 0.75"D x 0.5"H

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PIPE DREAMS

Beginning in the 18th century, smoking opium recreationally became an entire culture unto itself, replete with beautifully crafted paraphernalia that expressed one's good taste and refinement.

Each step of the smoking process called for a different accessory, each an opportunity to impress.

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