20th C. Hawaiian Koa Wood Bowl - L. Bailey
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**Originally Listed At $300**
North Pacific, Hawaii, ca. mid-20th century CE. Signed "Koa / L. Bailey". A gorgeous wood bowl, carved with a flat, circular base and sloping walls that span outwards to a wide, annular rim, all sitting upon a narrow, discoid foot. The rim has been skillfully sculpted to turn upward at its edge. The elegant vessel additionally boasts a smooth woodgrain surface in hues of butterscotch and caramel with natural striations of chocolate brown. The foot of the vessel is inscribed with "Koa / L. Bailey". A wonderful example made from wood of the flowering Koa tree, which in the Hawaiian language translates to "fearless warrior". Size: 6.1" in diameter x 3.375" H (15.5 cm x 8.6 cm)
Provenance: private Newport Beach, California, USA collection
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#142479
North Pacific, Hawaii, ca. mid-20th century CE. Signed "Koa / L. Bailey". A gorgeous wood bowl, carved with a flat, circular base and sloping walls that span outwards to a wide, annular rim, all sitting upon a narrow, discoid foot. The rim has been skillfully sculpted to turn upward at its edge. The elegant vessel additionally boasts a smooth woodgrain surface in hues of butterscotch and caramel with natural striations of chocolate brown. The foot of the vessel is inscribed with "Koa / L. Bailey". A wonderful example made from wood of the flowering Koa tree, which in the Hawaiian language translates to "fearless warrior". Size: 6.1" in diameter x 3.375" H (15.5 cm x 8.6 cm)
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.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#142479
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A few light nicks on the interior. Otherwise, intact and excellent.
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20th C. Hawaiian Koa Wood Bowl - L. Bailey
Estimate $500 - $750
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