Cordwainer Corkscrew - Raku Fired Ceramic Sculpture

Cordwainer Corkscrew - Raku Fired Ceramic Sculpture

Raku Rayguns are one-of-a-kind ceramic sculptures made by West Magoon. They are inspired by alien technology unearthed at a secret UFO crash site, known only to a tribe of Wyoming Hill People. Each raygun is named after a science fiction author, character or device.

This raygun sports a handle with a twisted open-work design. The body and barrel of the gun feature vintage cut glass pieces in an unusual shade of orange, giving the sculpture a Victorian flavor. Tiny lights hidden inside illuminate the transparent body and find their way through multiple perforations throughout the piece.

The Raku Rayguns are sized for the human hand. This one measures about 17" long by 9" tall. Each Raku Raygun comes with a ceramic moon crater plaque wall mount. The raygun rests on brass hooks embedded in the plaque which provide a sturdy support. The plaque has an attached wire on the back, for hanging on the wall. The cord of the led lights inside the raygun emerges from the back side of the gun and plugs into a wall socket or usb port. A remote control is provided, to turn the lights on and off and to choose different colors and/or effects.

The fourth photo shows the sculpture with the LED lights off. The last photo is from the cover of a book by the author who inspired the name of this sculpture.

The visual roots that inspire these sculptures include sci-fi magazine covers from the 30's,40's and 50's, the styling cues from 50's automobiles, and design elements from Art Deco and Art Nouveau which contribute to the Steampunk flavor of the Raku Rayguns.

When shipping, we very carefully wrap each raygun in yards of bubble wrap and double-box them.