Carolina Parakeet and Oak Mug wheel thrown mug 25” h x 4”w

25” h x 4”w

The bird was viewed as a pest to agriculture

with formed 'rope-woven' effect around edge

which is hand painted

Measures about 7"h x 6"w

Carolina Parakeet and Oak Mug wheel thrown mug 25” h x 4”wMug depicts three Carolina Parakeets North Americas only native parakeet which became extinct in 1939. I hope that this mug recalls great joyful noisy flocks perched among such familiar trees such as our beloved oaks. This piece was created from a wheel thrown body with added sculptural elements. Color is layered throughout the making process at every stage in order to achieve a lively depth in the surface. Gold luster accented. Blushed Blue on the