Signed 20th C. Hawaiian Koa Wood Bowl, Chris Allen
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North Pacific, Hawaii, ca. mid-20th to early 21st century CE. Signed "KOA / Chris Allen" on base. A stunning, hand-turned wood bowl presenting thick walls that gently curve inwards to a circular rim above a shallow basin, all sitting upon a planar base. The silky-smooth surface boasts a gorgeous natural woodgrain in a hue of golden caramel with natural, chocolate brown striations that nicely complement its elegant form. Interestingly, in the Hawaiian language, the word koa means "fearless warrior." Size: 5.4" Diameter x 1.9" H (13.7 cm x 4.8 cm)
Provenance: private Newport Beach, California, USA collection
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Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#142528
Provenance: private Newport Beach, California, USA collection
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.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#142528
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Signed "KOA / Chris Allen" on base. Intact and excellent. Collection label on base.
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Signed 20th C. Hawaiian Koa Wood Bowl, Chris Allen
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