North Pacific, Hawaii, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A stunning lidded bowl, hand-turned from the wood of a kou tree. Bosting rich hues of dark chocolate and espresso, the beautiful vessel exhibits a ring-form base and impressively smooth walls that gently curve inward to a circular rim above a deep basin fit snuggly with a convex lid. A fine example from Hawaiian culture! Size: 5.125" in diameter x 3.375" H (13 cm x 8.6 cm)
Native to coastal regions of the Hawaiian Islands, Kou can grow up to 25 feet across and 50 feet tall. The majority of the Kou population was destroyed by moths in the 1800s, making it a rare delicacy. Kou was prized by Hawaiian royalty for food vessels due to both the beauty of its wood grain and its inability to corrupt the taste of food.
Provenance: private Newport Beach, California, USA collection
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Condition
Minor abraded area on periphery of base and another on edge of lid. A few minor nicks, commensurate with age. Otherwise, intact and excellent with nice patina.