That is some nice carving there mate!
Just one concern.... the post wasn't presure treated was it? as if so it me be 'soaked' with nasty chemicals to the core!
I do hope not as it is lovely and it would be a shame to not beable to use it!
Very nice! I am now inspired to carve a Kuksa - been Googling about for some examples. Did you find that the wood you used was tough to carve? I thought green wood would be best for that...
Cheers,
Mungo