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Custom Bob Snodgrass / Travis Wigger Glass ArtA truly exceptional piece of American functional glass art, showcasing the unmistakable influence of the legendary Bob Snodgrass — widely regarded as the “Godfather of Glass.” This custom piece was created by Travis Wigger, a glass artist who apprenticed under Snodgrass and also worked as a glassblower for Chong Glass.The piece is loaded with character and intricate detail. Its heavily worked design features sculpted skulls and bones, skull millies, a skull top-hat bowl, embedded glass imagery, dimensional attachments, and incredible color work throughout. The fumed glass produces beautiful shifting tones of gold, blue, purple, pink and opal depending on the lighting and viewing angle.The oversized sculptural base and tall worked neck give the piece a commanding presence, while the numerous individually worked details make it something you can continue discovering from every angle.This isn’t simply a bong—it’s a one-of-a-kind piece of functional glass history connecting multiple generations of the American studio-glass movement.Artist: Travis Wigger
Mentorship: Apprentice of Bob Snodgrass
Background: Former Chong Glass glassblower
Style: Custom hand-blown functional glass art
Theme: Skulls / bones / psychedelic imagery
Features: Heavy fuming, sculptural attachments, millie work, custom skull bowl and extensive color-changing glass
Condition: Collector/display piece — condition should be judged from the detailed photographs.A standout piece for a serious collector of Snodgrass-related glass, early American functional glass, Chong Glass, or historically significant heady glass art.P#11Green
