Description:

North Pacific, Hawaii, ca. 19th century CE. A delightful goblet, skillfully hand-carved from wood of the kou tree - an inherently beautiful Hawaiian hardwood with a warm glow that shines in the light. Boasting a natural woodgrain surface in rich hues of caramel, chocolate, and espresso, the lovely dish presents a tiered foot, a short stem, and a rounded bowl with an inward-sloping rim. Size: 4.8" Diameter x 4.8" H (12.2 cm x 12.2 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 tree population was destroyed by moths in the 1800s, making Kou wood 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.

Please note this item falls under the Safeguard Tribal Objects of Patrimony Act and is not eligible for international shipping. Native American, Alaska Native, & Native Hawaiian objects are only eligible to ship within the United States.

Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection, acquired from 2000 to 2010

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  • Condition: Expected wear to underside of base and interior with a few nicks and abrasions to exterior surface. Otherwise, intact and excellent with elegant form and lustrous burnish.

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