It's an important cultural object in the Ao Naga society as well as a reflection of the traditional smoking habits of the women of the tribe. It has been preserved in the Indian Museum, Kolkata. This bizarre collection of tobacco pipes consists of two pipes, one made of wood and the other made of bamboo, which are all carved so exquisitely and precisely.
The wooden pipe is well polished, which is evidence of tribal woodworking skills, while the bamboo pipe is very typical, being made from the node of a bamboo since the people are very much intertwined with natural materials. These pipes are commonly used by Ao Naga women for smoking tobacco, which is of significant value as far as ritualistic as well as social aspects of the community are concerned.

In Naga culture, smoking is associated with leisure, social interaction, and traditional ceremonies. Use of bamboo and wood naturally reflects the artistry and skills of the Ao Naga people, as well as sustainability. The careful construction of pipes also makes them durable and efficient in use.
In spite of modern smoking contraptions, in the hearts of the Ao Naga, these pipes never cease to become a part of their heritage concerning the lifetime of ages.