I always enjoy the opportunity to create something unique for a client.  Kirk’s love for the pipe goes back to his childhood when his dad would work in their garage and smoke a pipe while he pondered his next move on whatever project he was tackling.  Kirk wanted a simple yet functional Native Styled Pipe for his collection and personal use.

Although this was not a fancy pipe it is a perfect size for personal use.  This personal pipe was crafted for Kirk who lives in Scottsdale, Arizona.  The pipestone I used for this personal pipe was actually the remnants from another eagle pipe I made a couple of years ago.  I throw nothing out from the sacred pipestone and try to use as much of it as I can.

“I am writing to let you know how pleased I am with the Native American pipe you crafted. I provided no input of my expectations and am thrilled with the interpretation, design and workmanship of the pipe you created.

The wood working is perfect and pipe stone carving of the tee pee and feathers is spiritual and, to me, soulful. It is truly a work of art, but functions well as a working pipe. It draws well, has no problem staying lit and is a pleasure to smoke. When not being used, it is proudly displayed in a cabinet in my den, where it receives a lot of attention and compliments.

Thank you again.”

Kirk Jenkins
Exec. Vice President /Principal
Daum Commercial Real Estate Services

The pipe had carved into the long part of the stone 2 feathers, one on each side.  An eagles head on one side and a representation of a tepee on the other.  The pipestem was crafted from Old Growth Black Walnut that I gathered from the Eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountain outside of Boulder Colorado.

The stem was decorated with hand cut bison hide lace, crow glass beads and an owl feather (replica) wrapped in traditional trade cloth and sinu.  Over all this was a very cool little pipe and as I understand it the Kirk smokes it (tobacco only) twice each year on two special days that have meaning for the family.

I was honored that Kirk had come to me for this project.  Kirk is a lifetime friend of mine and that made this commission even more special.  He is one of the finest people I have ever known and I look forward to a time when we can smoke it together.