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18th Century Native American Burled Ash Bowl on Custom Wall Mount

$5,400
£4,076.86
€4,771.68
CA$7,673.40
A$7,804.58
CHF 4,462.79
MX$94,402.77
NOK 52,289
SEK 52,276.44
DKK 35,671.02

About the Item

This remarkable 18th-century Northeastern Woodlands or Great Lakes region Native American burl ash bowl began as a wild growth on an ash tree, where the grain twisted and swirled into something almost geological. From that burl, a maker coaxed a vessel with little more than edge tools, patience, and instinct. The result is quietly breathtaking: walls that taper to a delicate knife edge, a silhouette slightly wonky in profile, alive with the honesty of the hand. The surface tells the real story. Inside, a constellation of knife cuts remains visible—evidence that this bowl was used, not made for trade or tourists, but for the rhythm of daily life. The burl itself is extraordinary, its grain moving like wind across water, vibrant and restless even after centuries. Now mounted on a custom steel stand, it reads less as utensil and more as sculpture—proof that the most compelling art often begins as necessity.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13 in (33.02 cm)Width: 13 in (33.02 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
  • Style:
    Native American (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Ash,Hand-Carved
  • Place of Origin:
    United States
  • Period:
    18th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    18th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: RIGHTPROPER09491stDibs: LU3738349149662

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