marTelo: Smooth Prince with Mammoth Tobacco Pipe

This is the first Prince shape we've apparently received from Gustavo Cunha of Martelo pipes, and it's nothing if not impressive. Interpreted through the carver's often softly-inclined, playfully proportioned lens, it wears a firm, broad-based heel, with a neatly-tucked transition, leading to a languid shank and stem arrangement. Shaping aside, however, Gustavo opted for a gorgeous outer presentation as well: a rich, smoldering contrast, accentuated loads of striking flame, and juxtaposed with none other than a creamy mammoth bone accent. The very old off-white material is practically pearlescent under light, which is just where you'll want to take this briar for a good, long look. Beautiful work.