Breathtaking pipe carevd....

[petes03]

Damn!

 

[oldreddog]

That is the poodle's privates.
It reminds me as much of Alan Moore as Gandalf.

 

[allan]

As a master carver, I'm sure he/she is probably capable of carving anything-stone, clay, whatever. The talent is not to be questioned.
But the pipe? Is it a good pipe? Balance, airways, stem construction, etc etc.
I have a pipe in my possession that is a beautiful work of cabinetry, but the pipe is too heavy, and the balance is completely off.
I have not smoked it, nor will I. I got it because it was so nicely carved, like an excellent piece of furniture.
The very last time I will do this and a lesson learned.
Not to rain on this parade...

 

[brokenkrayon]

That is amazing...

 

[lucky695]

very cool

 

[7ach]

Who's the Carver?

 

[beardedbassguy]

Zach...
I'm not sure, I will hit him up on Reddit and see if I can get a name.

 

[CherokeeBilly]

Meh Its alright, nothing special.................
IM JUST KIDDING!!!!!!!!!!!! That's pretty masterful. I don't think I could smoke it though, it would go on a shelf for sure. That guy has serious skills!

 

[andystewart]

I'm not a woodcarver. The only things that would get whittled are my hands and I need all my fingers and both my thumbs. Leaving aside whether it would smoke well, that is a serious piece of art. Imagine it with some colouration and patina to give highlights and depth...Awesome.
Andy

 

[hodirty]

Wow, the carving itself is artistry. Let alone it is also a freaking pipe! Way cool for sure.

 

[jeepnewbie]

I don't even think wow really covers how awesome that is.

 

[mephistopheles]

That is just amazing!

 

[crazypipe]

Wow that is some very nice work ::

 

[dwt63]

A pipe suitable for a king. Amazing!

 

[peckinpahhombre]

Can't speak for the engineering and pipe fundamentals, but as a carving that thing is truly unbelievable.

 

[david555]

Wow! If that comes up for sale I shall not pass!

 

[simnettpratt]

Anyone notice it actually looks like the guy in the movies? Someone needs to tell him the SV is not in Elven font though, but the G is! Nice.

 

[desertpipe]

There are pipe carvers and there are artists....this is art at the highest level and the finish work is mind boggling. I can not remember seeing a facial carving on a pipe that is nearly so life-like and expressive.