At first glance, this sleek black mug simply reads Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. Pour in a hot beverage and watch the desert come to life as the image slowly appears—revealing ocotillo silhouetted against a glowing desert sky and a set of ancient morteros carved into the granite.
These cultural features connect today’s visitors with thousands of years of desert life:
Shallow depressions in the granite mark where Kumeyaay people grind seeds and nuts. These morteros or an ‘ehmuu in Kumeyaay are enduring traces of a rich desert life, where food, water, and community continue to center around seasonal resources.
This heat-activated mug transforms with every cup of coffee, tea, or cocoa—bringing both the beauty and the deep cultural history of Anza-Borrego into your daily routine.
Heat-activated design reveals the photo when hot liquid is added
Microwave safe
Handwashing recommended for longevity
Photo Credit: Paulette Donnellon
$24.95
In stock
