The Banana SlugSpalted Hickory Shot Glass Dimensions: Approx. 2 tall 1 diameter This shot glass is turned from spalted hickory, a hardwood transformed by natural fungal lines that create bold, high contrast patterns throughout the wood. The colorationwarm yellows layered with dark, inky markingsearned this piece its nickname, The Banana Slug, a playful nod to its striking, organic appearance. Spalting occurs when fungi begin to break down the woods fibers, leaving

It is a vessel that holds more than liquid

African Mahogany is native to tropical regions of Africa and has long been prized as a durable yet workable hardwood

often requiring stabilization to preserve its most delicate figures

and visually striking

Crafted before the lathe or the catalog

the grain reveals streaks of yellow

ensuring no two pieces are ever alike

Best For: Ideal for spirits served neat or as a distinctive

which twist across the burl eyes like smoke rising through a winter forest

and just transparent enough to suggest depth

The sycamore’s natural lace-like grain is amplified by the spalting

or a sophisticated showcase of natural transformation