Welcome to the West Wing 2008

These pots were sold at the December 2009 Mudville Show.

Duck with Ducklings Porcelain Container

This mallard mom is doing a head count on her ducklings. The youngsters instinctively know to keep close to their mom for safety's sake. The dangers they must wary of include foxes, hawks and Airedale terriers. This porcelain container is 5 1/2" wide and 3 1/4" high.

Angelfish Covered Porcelain Container

Angelfish are popular freshwater aquarium fish with distinct personalities. They are easy to keep and learn to recognize the people who feed them. This porcelain jar is 5 1/2" wide and 3 1/4" high.

Lion Bowl

As if materializing out of a dust storm, this regal lion surveys his surroundings. This speckled stoneware bowl is 10 1/2" wide and 3 1/8" high.

Cheetah Bowl

The cheetah's name comes from an Indian work meaning "spotted one." This bowl is about those spots and how the wild cat emerges from them. This stoneware bowl is 9" wide and 3 5/8" high.

Ostrich Salt Shaker

A circle of high stepping ostrich moms are out for a walk with their chicks, strutting for the approval of the alpha male of this small group. Roaming the African savanna, small groups of these huge birds forage for whatever plants they can find. This porcelain shaker is 3 1/2" high and 3 1/4" wide.

Zebra Salt Shaker

There are several varieties of zebra, identifiable by their different strip patterns. These are Grant's zebras. No matter what the kind of zebra, looking at a herd of these animals is certain to make your eyes do a double take. This porcelain shaker is 3 1/8" high and 3 5/8" wide.

Snake Mug

Snakes may not be the most cuddly of critters but they play an important role in the eco-system. Most are shy and avoid people. For the snake phobic, try thinking of the ones on this mug as ribbons of color! This stoneware mug is 3 3/4" high, 3 1/2" wide and holds 14 oz.

Garden Mug

Cheerful bright flowers with butterflies and bees bring the garden into your kitchen whether it's cold outside or spring is in full bloom. This stoneware mug is 4" high, 3 3/4" wide and holds 16 oz.

Anteater Bowl

The giant anteater is a relatively benign creature unless you're an ant. They can suck up thousands of ants each day with their long, long tongue. This porcelain bowl is 2 3/4" high and 5 3/4" wide.

Elephant Bowl

Elephants are very complex animals with strong family bonds. They have a wide range of emotions, clearly showing both joy and grief. The close bonding of the moms and their babies is a prime example. This porcelain bowl is 2 3/4" high and 5" wide.