**First Time At Auction**

North Pacific, Hawaiian Islands, ca. mid to late 20th century CE. An attractive footed bowl that is lathe-turned from finely grained koa wood. The hemispherical bowl features thick walls and a slightly in-curved rim, and the squat stem and wide foot enable to vessel to remain stable when placed on a flat surface. Size: 7.2" Diameter x 4.875" H (18.3 cm x 12.4 cm)

Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection, 1995 to 2010; ex-M. Kobiashi collection, Hawaii, USA, 1960 to 2000

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#171706

Stabilization to one fissure stemming from rim. Minor abrasions, nicks, and areas of roughness, otherwise intact and very good. Nice surface smoothness throughout. Old inventory label beneath foot.