Art, plaque, endangered species manatee, by Stan Langtwait, signed, New with tag Written on the tag: From the foothills of Mount Rainier shades of clay by Stan mount Saint Helens ash blended with clay to form the craggy look of volcanic lava and capture the timeless mystique of the northwest mountains Shapes of clay is among the most beautiful examples of handmade sculpture pottery in the world. Stan Langtwait, The originator, was a logger from the rugged mountains of Washington. Natural unrefined clay blended with commercial pottery glaze and mount Saint Helens ash Combination of two ancient techniques, inlay and pressing, are used to make Stan?s pottery. Each item is molded and colored completely by hand and requires some 15 steps. No two items are exactly alike. The color and texture have a timeless, almost like artifacts of an ancient civilization On May 18, 1980 mount Saint Helens irrupt it, this is made from some of the ash blend it with native clays Approximately 6 1/2 inches across Great gift idea for art lover, animal lover, Ocean Sea life, endangered species, beach enthusiast, scuba or snorkel enthusiast, Please see pictures for condition and details Welcome to our Shop! Our items come from a smoke-free and pet-free environment. We do, however, receive items second hand, either from shops or through consignment. While we do our best to clean items, it is recommended that you clean items to your satisfaction upon receipt of your purchase. Previously owned clothing is cleaned per standards. It is always recommended that you clean items to your standards. Thank you! A thought to consider about vintage items: Vintage items, especially toys, do not usually meet today's safety standards. We sell many vintage items with the main idea of collecting. If you choose to use vintage items, please use your own common sense, and research safety, especially when it comes to toys. Have a safe and wonderful day! Shipping We happily accept returns (on most items) within 30 days with the following conditions: Please let us know of any issues as soon as possible and give us the opportunity to make your purchase right or arrange for return. Returns must be sent back in the same condition as received. Return shipping will be the buyer's responsibility. International Buyers please note: We do not mark merchandise values below price paid or as "gifts" - this is prohibited by US and International government regulations. Any import duties, taxes or other charges are not included in the item price, or shipping charges, as these are the buyer's responsibility. Please check your country's policies before you bid or buy. Please note, we do recycle shipping supplies at times. Thank you! Shipping costs are calculated by the shipping company, by weight, size, and location. If you have any questions, please ask us before you bid or buy.