Misc. Estates: DS Djuragin Smooth Devil's Horn Tobacco Pipe

Based in Serbia, the DS Djuragin workshop is run by husband-and-wife pipe-making duo Darko and Sanela. The couple handcrafts each piece, with Darko handling the shaping and Sanela doing the detailing and finishing work. Their meticulous attention to detail and commitment to quality contribute to their low annual production rate, making this Devil's Horn something of a rarity, being only the second piece we've ever received from the workshop. This piece is an angular take on the classic Horn shape, retaining a smooth, seamless transition from bowl to shank and a flaring rim. Unlike more classic renditions, however, this Horn is carved with rigid panels, lending it a more rigid, geometric appearance. Thanks to this paneled shaping, the rim takes on a triangular form from the aerial perspective, and it boasts a striking juxtaposition of textures, being half crowned with plateau and half peppered with birdseye. More swirls of birdseye can be found dancing along the pipe's shank, while hearty tendrils of flame grain trail along the bowl. These mesmerizing grain patterns are dressed in a rich, ruby-tinged stain, lending the piece a subtly fiery color palette that hints at its namesake.