Void Captains Igniter - Raku Fired Ceramic Sculpture

Void Captain's Igniter - 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.

The title of this raygun was inspired by the novel "Void Captain's Tale" by Norman Spinrad. The Void Captain's Igniter incorporates a crackled glass insulator and small rondelles - all lit from within. The glaze is unctuous, with a slight iridescence and appears to be peeling in places, as though the weapon had lain unused and weathered over millennia.

The Raku Rayguns are sized for the human hand. This one measures about 15" long by 12" tall. The raygun rests on brass hooks embedded in the wall plaque which provide a sturdy support. The cord of the led lights inside the gun emerges at the back of the plaque and plugs into a wall socket. A remote control is provided, to turn the lights on and off and to choose different colors and/or effects.

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.