Smooth Rhino (Viking) Tobacco Pipe

Though an expert in classical designs, Tonni Nielson derives a lot of inspiration from nature. From Waves, to Snails, to one of his signature shapes like this Rhino, he attempts to emulate the beauty of natural forms in a functional design. While we've seen several renditions of the Rhino from Tonni before, this one is markedly different. There's less concave undulation to the rim, lending the fore of the bowl a more Egg-like aesthetic. The shank end has also been altered considerably, flicking upward in a similar style to his Snail variants. Due to a generous bend, he's packed all that shaping into a relatively compact form, mimicking the power and poise of a Rhino ready to charge.

- Andrew Wike