North Pacific, Hawaiian Islands, ca. mid 20th century CE. A hand-carved coconut shell that has been hollowed out, polished, painted, and outfitted with a brass foot. The rim of the shell has been ornately decorated with a metal rim and a lacquered wood design consisting of flowers. The exterior shell is lacquered or painted with a polished black hue and a threaded bolt attaches the bowl to the foot. The brass foot is a flared, pyramidal shape with relief shapes on each face. The motifs appear to be Japanese inspired, and include a Shinto torii, a fan, and scrolling foliate shapes. The lip of the base is stamped with "EW" and "Henry." An intriguing vessel combining traditional Hawaiian artistry and materials with a unique foot! Size: 3.5" W x 4" H (8.9 cm x 10.2 cm)

Provenance: private Newport Beach, California, USA collection, acquired on Oahu, Hawaii, USA, in the 1980s

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Stable interior fissures on coconut shell. Chips and nicks to lacquered flowers. Coconut exterior is well preserved with minor scratches and nicks. Brass base is in good condition with clear motifs.