The Angami Naga pipe, mainly carved out of reed and bamboo, is a smoking instrument. A tiny cylindrical bamboo bowl is incorporated at one end for holding the tobacco. The end of the long, straight reed pipe allows for unimpeded air during inhalation An artistically engraved design in bright relief covers the whole bowl, emphasizing the artistry and cultural dimension of the Angami Naga.

The Angami Naga tribe basically occupies Nagaland, India. It is primarily a tobacco-consuming elderly clan by tradition. Smoking is usually part of the tell-tales, socializing, leisure, and generally, an indication of a deep-rooted tradition in their day-to-day lives. The designs carved on the bowl of the pipe allude to traditional Naga patterns, usually inspired by nature, tribal myths, and ancestor symbols.

This pipe serves as a functional artifact. It is also a cultural artifact representing status, age, and wisdom within the community. The pipe displayed the sustainable use of some natural resources like bamboo and reed by the Angami Naga since these materials could be found quite abundantly in the region