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Kwoma #2

"Kwoma" tiki mug. #2 of limited series. Hand-made slip-cast off original design by Lee Lanier inspired by figure carved by the Kwoma people n Sepik River region of Papua New Guinea, 6" tall. Holds roughly 6 oz. of your favorite beverage (accessible by straw). Interior glazed black with red spots. Food-safe glazes on interior. Exterior glazed black and metallic green. Heavily weathered with black, metallic bronze, and brown cold-painted oil. Gold metallic oil highlights on eyes with gold traces on face. Exterior covered with clear matte spray. Synthetic hair attached to head with waterproof glue. Bottom also glazed. Hand-wash only.

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Kwoma

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Kwoma

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A full body Tiki mug sitting with feet outstretched, a long duck-like bill, and synthetic "hair" attached to sides of head. This mug was inspired by a carved figure from the Kwoma people in the Sepik River region of Papua New Guinea Glaze colors vary from piece to piece. This was a small limited edition run.