Pipe smoking is the practice of tasting the smoke produced by burning a substance, most commonly tobacco, in a pipe. It is the oldest traditional form of smoking. It is generally more socially acceptable than cigarettes or cigars since its deemed a more distinguished, old-school practice. Aromas tend to be more pleasing, and frankly it reminds of lot of people of their own fathers smoking pipes, a memory that triggers nostalgia. This lovely pipe is handcrafted from bone and stained to perfection. The bowl is a carved skull with impeccable detailing. Included is a brass pipe screen to prevent dottle from forming and being drawn into the stem filter or into the smokers mouth. If you think you are going to get noticed because you are a pipe smoker than you will surely get noticed with the Pale Horseman.