Description:

South Pacific, Hawaii, ca. 1880s CE. A beautiful example of a wooden calabash - a serving bowl named for a gourd shape, but made in Hawaii of hardwood, in this case koa wood. The bowl is deep, with a rounded base and steep walls that slope gently inward, with a wide, unpronounced rim. Hawaiian royalty often valued specific calabashes - even going so far as to name them after royal individuals - and until the early 19th century they were reserved for elites in society. Prior to the 19th century, they were made from stone and coral tools, carved from kou, milo, and kamani trees most commonly. The current owner believes that this example was used during the reign of King Kalakaua (r. 1874-1981). Size: 6.2" W x 3.8" H (15.7 cm x 9.7 cm)

Provenance: private Newport Beach, California, USA collection

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  • Condition: Tiny scratches in surface commensurate with age. Overall in excellent condition with a rich, warm patina.

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