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North Pacific, Hawaii, ca. 1880 to 1890 CE. A gorgeous calabash bowl, hand-carved from Kou wood to display a round base and thin walls that slant gently inwards to a circular rim. Note the warm glow of the natural woodgrain boasting swirling hues of caramel, chocolate, and mocha that dance across the vessel, nicely complementing its elegant form. Hawaiian royalty often valued specific calabashes - even going so far as to name them after royal individuals - and until the early 19th century they were reserved for elites in society. Size: 11.5" in diameter x 3.625" H (29.2 cm x 9.2 cm)

Provenance: private Newport Beach, California, USA collection

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Collection label on interior. Expected nicks and abrasions, commensurate with age and use. Otherwise, intact and excellent.