Early 20th C. Hawaiian Koa Calabash Bowl
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Oceania, North Pacific, Hawaii, ca. 1930s CE. A gorgeous hand carved wooden bowl made from wood of the koa tree, a native species to the Hawaiian islands that thrives in volcanic soil. The bowl is shaped with a flat base and walls that swell slightly out and rise up to a thick rim. The wood is polished smooth on the interior and exterior surfaces. The beautiful natural swirling caramel and chocolate brown grain of the koa wood is well-preserved, imbuing the vessel with natural beauty. Size: 9.75" Diameter x 3.25" H (24.8 cm x 8.3 cm)
Provenance: private Newport Beach, California, USA Collection, ex-private Hawaii, USA collection acquired from a Hawaiian professor
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#146001
Provenance: private Newport Beach, California, USA Collection, ex-private Hawaii, USA collection acquired from a Hawaiian professor
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#146001
Condition
Felt piece applied to foot for stability. Scuffs and scratches, abrasions, and chips to rim and body. Old insect bore hole in basin. Beautiful natural grain and smooth surfaces.
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Early 20th C. Hawaiian Koa Calabash Bowl
Estimate $800 - $1,200
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