North Pacific, Hawaiian Islands, ca. mid to late 20th century 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, inward curving rim. Smoothly polished, the natural woodgrain surface is well-preserved, presenting swirling hues of chocolate brown and caramel that imbue the vessel with a stunning, natural beauty. Size: 4.2" Diameter x 1.7" H (10.7 cm x 4.3 cm)

Provenance: private Newport Beach, California, USA collection

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Some nicks to surface. Otherwise, intact and excellent. Collection label on base.