Michael Butera Meerschaum Smooth Rhodesian (Collaboration with I. Beckler) (Replacement Stem) Tobacco Pipe

Widely regarded as the best pipe carver in America, Michael Butera has created excellent smoking instruments since the late 1970s. This piece is a highly rare and collectible example of a collaboration between Butera and Turkish artisan I. Beckler, rendered in solid block meerschaum. This robust Rhodesian features a broad, flared bowl with thick insulating walls at the fore of a tapering round shank and comfortably bent acrylic saddle stem for easy clenching. Over time, the stummel will darken and patinate, developing a rich golden hue as it's smoked.