Bidspirit auction | East African Carved Wood Mug

East African Carved Wood Mug with Giraffe Handle - East African carved wood mug, likely Kenya or Tanzania. The vessel is hand-carved from a single block of light-toned wood, featuring a novelty handle sculpted in the form of a giraffe head and neck. The interior and base show visible tooling marks and textures from the hand-hollowing process. 4” H x 2 3/4” diameter. From the personal collection of Peter Benchley (American, 1940–2006), acclaimed author of Jaws, accomplished diver, and prominent advocate for ocean and shark conservation.