In a day when skull made out of objects are starting to feel a bit overplayed, Cape Town-based multi-disciplinary artist, Maurice Mbikayi, uses his skulls to make a sociocultural statement.  Maurice identifies himself as a cultural activist interested in identity, origin and space, specifically how technology affects the diverse African populations. His talents span sculpture, performance art, installation art, photography, and mixed-media.

From Maurice’s artist statement:

Proceeding by collecting hardware remnants of this rapidly developing technology and other found objects and incorporating them into my work. The resultant mixed media drawings and sculptures ask questions such as to whom such technological resources are made available and at what or whose expense? What are the consequences impacting on our people and environment?

Awesome Octopus Flask made from stainless steel with chrome silver plating and a raised BRASS plated Octopus on the front. This is a high quality and sturdy well made flask that you will be proud to own or give as a very special gift. The raised Octo on the front has an antiqued brass finish and is made from vintage 1930's die stamp tooling with so much detail you can even see his suction cups!

The flask features an incredible old floral scroll pattern design that is embossed right into the surface. Size of flask is 4 3/8 inches (11cm) tall from the top of the cap to the bottom of the flask, and is by 3 3/4 inches (97mm) wide, and approx 7/8 inches (23mm) thick. The flask has a slightly curved shape.

Directions

1. In a chilled glass, muddle the simple syrup, strawberries and mint leaves together with the back of a spoon or muddler. Crush the strawberries and mint leaves well.
2. Squeeze the juice from the lime into the glass, add the rum and stir well. Fill glass with ice and top off with soda water.
3. Garnish with mint sprigs or strawberry slices. Makes 1 drink.