If I didn't have current obligations, I would buy this right now. What a great price as well for something so beautiful and hand made.
I would treat it like an art piece... but I would definitely smoke out of it on the regular.
EDIT: 666 post \w/-
I dont plan on going anywhere, 95% of the art pieces i do are commissioned directly by the client where the client gets to choose their wood, colors, size, level of detail if they want it carved with particular designs. When you have got to the other side of your obligations feel free to reach out and i can make something specifically for you. This piece is an entry level piece, it does not contain much carving but yet is made from beautiful spalted curly exotic hardwood with a nice African Padauk accent. I made it so someone without a large budget could obtain a piece of my work. I can carve every square inch of a piece so that it has unique detail from every direction if a client wants.
Thanks WoodCollector, I am sure I will be in touch with you sometime in the near future.
There may not have been an insane amount of carving on this one in particular, but often simple is better, and I thought it looked very smooth & elegant- especially with the type of wood used. From reading your posts and seeing some of your pieces, I have come to realize what a difference the right type of wood can make, and now I really notice & respect the beauty and differences among these different exotic wood samples. Thanks for the free knowledge.
Keep up the great work, and congratulations segvec!