Freehand Smooth (Butterfly) Tobacco Pipe

The first piece in an incredible two pipe set, this gorgeous composition is a perfect example of the shaping and execution that has launched Kent Rasmussen into the international spotlight as one of the most promising high grade carvers. The underlying form is the calabash shape; however, through the use of one crisp and pronounced line, Kent is able to create one of the most intricate, and elegant designs I have seen to date.

The lines of the shank run parallel to each other twisting 180 degrees through the shank and bowl eventually splitting to delineating the outer edge of the rim. The perfectly cut vulcanite stem joins the ridges of the shank making it quite obvious that Kent has carried a single line from one end of the shank, through the bowl and rim, and back up the shank again. Needless to say, this piece must have been incredible tedious to carve in order to achieve the crisp and flawless transitions of the lines through the bowl. Quite a remarkable feat in is own right, Kent has outdone himself by producing a complementing piece that is almost an exactly lateral opposite.

Although this pipe and its complement are listed separately, Kent would like us to sell them as a set. It is quite hard envisioning owning this piece without having its opposite, and even if they are not sold together, I imagine they will eventually end up together. The set is available at a 10% discount off the retail price of the pipes i.e. $4500. Please contact us at (888) 366 - 0345 if you are interested in purchasing these remarkable pipes.