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Dramatic raku fired vessel with white crackle glaze over blackened clay. The lid is finished with a jawbone and bone beads. 14"W x 33"T.

At the "Centered on Clay" show, Spirits in the Wind Gallery, Golden, Colorado 6 January - 31 March 2012.

Also featured in the background are images from the Smithsonian collection:

Reliquary Guardian Figure: Mbulu-Viti
Kota-Ndassa/Wumbu peoples, Republic of Congo
Wood, brass, copper
Bequest of Victor K. Kiam, 77.245 (cat. 69)

and

Bush Spirit: Asye Usu
Late 19th-early 20th century
Baule peoples, Côte d'Ivoire
Wood, brass, glass, cloth, iron, pigment
Bequest of Victor K. Kiam, 77.232 (cat. 28)
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:icongryffgirl:
That is so beautiful, original and creative. A true masterwork! :clap:
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:iconoreobandit2:
This is an amazing piece of artwork, I just have one question about it though. How did you attach the jaw bone to it??
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:iconvenatorfend:
Hello! :wave: Congratulation to winning the second place in the contest! :) This work is really awesome. :clap:
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:iconrhodespottery:
Thanks very much!
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:iconvenatorfend:
You're most welcome. :)
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:iconellygator:
*Ellygator Apr 25, 2009  Hobbyist General Artist
I can't believe it's taken me so long to finally come round and comment and fave. It is an amazing piece. The lid is just so inspired!
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*green-envy-designs Apr 21, 2009  Hobbyist Artisan Crafter
really a rather exciting piece if i may say. with the jarbone on top. the background really gives it atmosphere. love that! great piece!
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:iconrhodespottery:
Thanks very much!
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:iconameriswede:
Another wonderful piece... I especially enjoy the way you employ the glazes. Needless to say, the forms are exquisite!
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