White Elephant Serengeti Grey 11 9mm Briar Pipe

The White Elephant Serengeti Grey 11 9mm Briar Pipe combines the heritage of the renowned German White Elephant brand with traditional Italian pipe craftsmanship. Crafted from carefully selected Mediterranean briar, it offers excellent heat resistance, comfortable balance and beautifully visible natural grain beneath its warm brown finish.

The traditional Bent Classic shape features a generously rounded bowl and a pronounced curved profile. Its timeless proportions create a comfortable smoking posture while giving the pipe a substantial and refined appearance.

The warm brown finish enhances the natural grain and character of the briar. Its polished surface reveals rich variations in the wood, making every individual pipe slightly different in appearance.

A carefully fitted briar accent creates a distinctive transition between the bowl and the black acrylic mouthpiece. The warm reddish-brown colour of the insert provides an elegant contrast to the darker briar bowl and gives the Serengeti series its unmistakable visual identity.

A small briar detail is also set into the mouthpiece, continuing the natural wood theme throughout the design. This decorative element reflects the Serengeti series concept and adds a subtle handcrafted character to the polished acrylic stem.

The durable black acrylic mouthpiece follows the strong curve of the Bent Classic shape and is designed for reliable everyday use. Its polished finish complements the warm briar accents and gives the pipe a balanced combination of traditional materials and modern durability.

The pipe is fitted with a universal 9 mm filter system, compatible with all standard 9 mm pipe filters. This widely used system allows the smoker to choose between activated carbon, meerschaum and other standard filter types according to personal preference.

The Bent Classic profile creates a naturally relaxed smoking position and reduces the amount of weight carried directly by the teeth. Its broad bowl provides generous tobacco capacity while the curved stem gives the model a compact and harmonious overall appearance.

Manufactured in a small Italian workshop according to the specifications of the German White Elephant brand, this model combines traditional Italian pipemaking expertise with the heritage of one of Germany’s best-known names in pipe accessories.

The Serengeti series takes its inspiration from the vast East African savannah extending through Tanzania and Kenya. The warm reddish-brown briar accents recall the colours of the landscape at sunrise and sunset, giving the series both its name and its distinctive appearance.

Its classic Bent shape, warm natural finish, decorative briar accents and practical 9 mm filter system make this pipe an excellent choice for everyday smokers and collectors seeking a distinctive Italian-made briar pipe.

Each pipe is supplied new and unsmoked in its original White Elephant packaging.

The Story of White Elephant

White Elephant traces its roots to Ettenstatt, Bavaria, where Robert Maderholz established a pipe-manufacturing business shortly after the Second World War. Between 1945 and 1984, the company produced high-quality briar pipes as well as pipes fitted with meerschaum inserts.

In 1984, his son Michael Maderholz developed the company’s first machines for pipe-filter production. White Elephant subsequently became known for its premium pipe filters, including its famous meerschaum filters, before later expanding into pipe-cleaner production.

The name White Elephant was inspired by the African origin of the meerschaum used for its filters. Over time, the white elephant became the recognisable symbol of the German brand and its commitment to traditional pipe-smoking accessories.

Today, White Elephant is part of Kopp Filters and remains the only manufacturer of pipe cleaners in Germany. Its filters and pipe cleaners continue to be produced in Ettenstatt, Bavaria.

After several decades away from pipe production, White Elephant has returned to its roots. The current pipe collection is manufactured in Italy for the German brand, combining White Elephant’s heritage with the expertise of traditional Italian pipe makers.

Explore the complete White Elephant Pipes collection to discover more handcrafted White Elephant pipes.

Product Details

Brand: White Elephant

Series: Serengeti

Model: Grey 11

Brand Origin: Germany

Country of Manufacture: Italy

Material: Briar

Surface: Warm Brown

Shape: Bent Classic

Style: Classic Series

Accent: Briar

Mouthpiece: Black Acrylic

Filter: 9 mm

Condition: New – Unsmoked