Description:

South Pacific, Hawaii, ca. mid 19th century CE. A beautiful example of a kou wood calabash - a serving bowl named for a gourd shape, made from hardwood in Hawaii. The interior is smooth and unpolished, while the exterior is polished to show the beautiful colors of the wood. 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. This example has a slightly corseted body and a round disc foot with a shallow interior. The natural grain of the wood is wonderfully highlighted by the artisan. Size: 10.8" W x 4.2" H (27.4 cm x 10.7 cm)

Provenance: private Newport Beach, California, USA collection, found in a Victorian-era collection

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#145997

  • Condition: Old velvet has been applied to the foot. One weathered fissure along the lower body, with light deposits on surface commensurate with age. These are attractive features demonstrating the age of the piece.

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