Nørding: ***Hunting Pipe Smooth Bison (2010) Tobacco Pipe

First introduced in 1995, Erik Nording's Hunting Pipe series is a special annual release named after a particular game animal in order to raise awareness about global conservation efforts. This shape from 2010 commemorates the noble bison, taking inspiration from the animal's sweeping horns. Maintaining a consistent undercurve from the softly inflated rim to the shank face, this piece possess a firm curvature and seamless transition, making for a sleek, elegant profile. A tapered stem of jet-black acrylic tops of the design, deftly complementing the warm, vibrant stain that dresses the stummel.