In 1947, a journey across the great Pacific Ocean from South America to the Polynesian islands took place on a rustic, hand crafted, raft led by Norwegian explorer, Thor Heyerdahl. With a raft named after the Inca god "Viracocha", the brave crew set out for an adventure of a lifetime! Heyerdahl believed that people from South America could have, by sail, reached Polynesia during pre-Colombian times. His aim in launching the "Kon-Tiki" expedition was meant to prove that. This mug version is sculpted by a different "THOR" you all may know (Tom Thordarson). Inspired by the real thing, down to flying fish and playful dolphins frolicking in the waves, this mug holds a generous 22 ounces of your favorite beverage. It stands a proud 10" from base of wave to the top of her mast, and is 6 1/2" in length, and 4 1/2" wide. Sails are water moisture resistant and rigging lines are water resistant, and wax coated. Ceramic glazing is hand applied by Tom and his family, at the THOR ceramics studio.