Description:

Oceania/Polynesia, Hawaiian Islands, ca. 18th century CE. A colossal feast bowl of an oval form, carved from a single piece of wood with a stone adze, set on a museum quality stand with the verso facing the viewer so as to present the ancient tree in all its glory. The wood has developed charming age cracks that contribute to its beauty. Size: 22.25" W x 65.5" H (56.5 cm x 166.4 cm); 69.75" H (177.2 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection, ex-Solomon Collection, Kailua, Big Island, Hawaii

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#146157

  • Condition: Expected age cracks and chips to peripheries. Small areas of green substance on outer walls. Form is generally well preserved.

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