בידספיריט | 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. Brought home from a trip to Kenya. From the personal collection of Peter Benchley (American, 1940–2006), acclaimed author of Jaws, accomplished diver, and prominent advocate for ocean and shark conservation. Proceeds from the Peter Benchley Collection will benefit five ocean conservation organizations: Peter Benchley Ocean Awards, WildAid, Beneath the Waves, Blue Frontier and Environmental Defense Fund.