Smoking glass pipe Through Millennia Pipes have a fascinating history. While different substances have been inhaled through glass tobacco pipe over the ages, the modern concept of glass bowl pipe is more closely related to early Native American societies. Although far evolved, today's contemporary navy blue smoking pipe was originally inspired by these ancient traditions. Native American blue smoking pipes were typically crafted from wood, clay, corn cob, or animal tusks, while today, large bowl pipe are hand-blown masterpieces that combine artistry with functionality.