The sculpted cougar cast in brass, a metal alloy of copper and zinc, adds something special to this humble organic coconut shell. This harmonious combination enhances both materials emphasizing strength yet expressing lightness and beauty.
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That handle is really amazing! Great photo.
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What an interesting item for this week. It IS very beautiful. Thanks for sharing. Mine are up.
ReplyDeleteI love the way the coconut and metal look together.
ReplyDeleteWho would have thought that that expensive and artistic looking piece of creative cup is made of the lowly coconut shell? Kudos to the one who made that. Truly man's creative spirit can make masterpieces of work from ordinary sources. Thanks for the post. God bless you always.
ReplyDeleteThat is a beautiful piece. A great and unusual entry for this week.
ReplyDeletebeautiful combination luna. it is very art deco..
ReplyDeletelovely post and photo!
ReplyDeleteThat a beautiful entry for this week's metal theme!
ReplyDeletewhat a very nice and exact caption. interesting.
ReplyDeleteCreative...the handle is perfect.
ReplyDeleteWhat is it used for? galing! ginawang hawakan...musta na?
ReplyDeletehi, gizelle! heto, up to my eyeballs pa rin with work. it's basically a container---it can hold water, candies, etc. i remember when i was a kid, old people would drink tuba (coconut wine) from coconut shell. pina-sosy lang 'to.:D
ReplyDeletethis is made in Cebu by a company called Arden Classic.