I did do the alcohol swirl, but nothing drastic happened so ill leave it at that. I guess I dont know it is pioneer for sure, but thats what my friend who gave it to me said. He bought it in 72 I believe
I'm with you on this one cortezattic... I've never seen a Block Meerschaum bowl in a Pioneer Gourd Calabash. The one I purchased back in the day cost $25 and came in a plastic bag with a pasteboard top, complete with a hole in to to hang for display on a pegboard hook.