Jody Davis: Sandblasted Rhodesian with Ivorite and Rose Ebonite (Friar) (C24) (30) Tobacco Pipe

Jody Davis, a musician with four gold records and three Grammy nominations, undoubtedly possesses exceptional talent. In the vibrant music hub of Nashville, Tennessee, he discovered his passion for pipe making, developing a Danish-inspired style that contributed to the popularity of contemporary American artistry. This Rhodesian boasts an array of colors and textures thanks to Davis' diverse use of materials. As typical for the artisan, this piece is a classic rendition with muscular proportions, yet the lines remain soft and supple throughout. The bowl contours well to the hand, formed by walls that rise to two high-set beadlines that sit just below the domed rim. A tight transition grants the pipe an active posture and poises it for comfortable smoking, complete with an uplifted shank-and-stem arrangement. The shank is capped in a pale ivorite accent that pairs to a demurely bent rose ebonite, the palette nicely contrasting with the dark sandblasted finish of the stummel.