Smooth Pickaxe with Horn Tobacco Pipe

Hailing from Brazil, Emanuel de Queiroz Emiliano picked up pipe smoking while studying in seminary, which led him to the world of artisan pipes. After discovering pipes made by fellow Brazilians Gustavo Cunha and Flávia Rodriguez, Emiliano was inspired to craft his first pipe, which he made with nothing but a drill and a sander. After finding immediate success selling his pipes, Emiliano sought out other artisans to help him temper his skills, and he learned from such pipe makers as Luis Lavos, Angelo Fassi, and Angelo del Prete of Il Cerchio. Like many of his contemporaries, Emiliano crafts a full breadth of shapes, his creations ranging from striking Freehands to familiar, traditional pieces, all of which showcase elements of his unique aesthetic perspective.

This Pickaxe by Emiliano is an elegant blend of sharp ridges and shapely contours. The composition is centered at the Pickaxe's requisite heel, which juts downward below the tight transition. From there, the bowl's walls expand outward, forming a jaunty arc along the fore as they flare to the broad, oval rim, which is framed by a crisp ridgeline. The striking forward-cant of the bowl is countered by the stance of the shank, which is dominated by a flared horn mount, its dark hues handsomely complementing the jet-black vulcanite stem. Furthermore, the stummel is dressed in an auburn smooth finish, highlighting pockets of birdseye whorls on the flanks, which are separated by a sweeping stretch of cross grain that wraps around the stummel.