The Abor or Adi tribe of Arunachal Pradesh is known for its very rich cultural traits and excellent craftsmanship. The Abor tribe is among the ancient tribes having an idea of what daily articles and décor items, and their wooden tobacco pipe is one of the most noticeable. This is a single piece wood tobacco pipe, which talks much about the artisanship of the Abor craftsmen. The smoking bowl at one end is tubular-shaped, where one keeps the tobacco or any ingredient to be smoked. The bowl is so carved so as to hold in place the filling. The short pipe at the reverse end is hollow and serves as the mouth to receive smoke. The shape is quite simple and practical as the tribe actually perceives their use of natural resources.

A very particular part of the decorative embellishment of Abor tobacco pipe is winding cane strips around the smoking end. This very much helps in beautifying the piece as well as beautifying the detailing of work and artisanship of the tribe. The other act of decoration would clearly stand out in contrast in functionality by adding some memory of cultural importance to this pipe. The tobacco pipe is an important part of Abor social life and thus features in communal gatherings and social ritual events. It is a welcome indication and token of brotherly love often going from one member to another in social gatherings. This tobacco pipe is a fine example of the handy work of the tribe. It comprises utility with art.