Description:

North Pacific, Hawaiian Islands, ca. 19th century CE. A marvelous and massive meat serving platter of rectangular form with rounded shorter sides and a shallow bowl, intended for presenting fine meats on a table top to elites and monarchs. Carved from now-extinct Kou wood, the platter stands on a single ovoid foot that wraps around the underside and has a carved handle on each side wall. The smoothly carved surface boasts a lovely patina from years of use, showcasing a beautiful natural woodgrain with hues of chocolate brown, expresso, and caramel; each side has a carved handle. Hawaii is renowned for its finely carved vessels, many of which are made of native hardwoods. Size: 26" L x 12.125" W x 2.1" H (66 cm x 30.8 cm x 5.3 cm)

Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection, acquired from 2000 to 2010; ex-private old Kula-Maui 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.

#184569

  • Condition: Minor abrasions and nicks, otherwise intact and choice. Great patina and surface smoothness throughout. Previous inventory label beneath base.

Accepted Forms of Payment:

American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Shipping

Auction House will ship, at Buyer's expense

March 28, 2024 8:00 AM MDT
Louisville, CO, US

Artemis Fine Arts

You agree to pay a buyer's premium of 27.5% and any applicable taxes and shipping.

View full terms and conditions

Bid Increments
From: To: Increments:
$0 $299 $25
$300 $999 $50
$1,000 $1,999 $100
$2,000 $4,999 $250
$5,000 $9,999 $500
$10,000 $19,999 $1,000
$20,000 $49,999 $2,500
$50,000 $99,999 $5,000
$100,000 $199,999 $10,000
$200,000 + $20,000