18TH C. HAWAIIAN KOU WOOD CALABASH18TH C. HAWAIIAN KOU WOOD CALABASH BOWL OLD REPAIRSNorth Pacific, Hawaiian Islands, ca. 18th century CE. A dazzling bowl of stable, round-bottomed form exhibiting sumptuous caramel, coffee, wheat, and mahogany hues from the wood of the kou tree - an inherently beautiful Hawaiian hardwood with a warm glow that shines in the light. The wide body and gently tapering walls lead up to the thin rim, and within the deep basin is a layer of rich, dark patina indicative of countless uses. Three areas of old repairs on the exterior surfaces show the level of care someone had for this particular vessel. A lustrous burnish across the exterior creates an evocative presentation that is characteristic of high-quality Hawaiian wood vessels! Size: 8.4" W x 5.8" H (21.3 cm x 14.7 cm)
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. Prior to the 19th century, they were made with stone and coral tools, carved from kou, milo, and kamani trees most commonly. Repaired calabashes like this one demonstrate signs of immense reverence - the calabash was loved enough to be repaired, and the repairs, like this one, were done with the desire to make the repair itself beautiful.
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.
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Provenance: private Fremont, California, USA collection
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#179849
Condition:
Three areas of old repairs along the rim as well as several old plug-shaped repairs on the base. Small chip within basin, with a couple of stable hairline fissures on rim, and minor abrasions, otherwise in excellent condition. Great patina throughout and especially within basin.
HAWAIIAN KOA WOOD POI BOWL MonumentalHAWAIIAN KOA WOOD POI BOWL Monumental 19th c. Kou Calabash Bowl, in circular hollowed form, with beautiful graining and rich patina, multiple early repairs including butterfly mends, unfinished dry interior, 5 1/2" high, 23" diam. Interior surface scratch.
GORGEOUS 18TH C. HAWAIIAN KOU WOODGORGEOUS 18TH C. HAWAIIAN KOU WOOD BOWL, OLD REPAIRSNorth Pacific, Hawaiian Islands, ca. 18th century CE. A grandiose and gorgeous calabash bowl, 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 flat base, a wide hip, and a circular rim that gently curves inward. A pair of old repairs on the exterior surfaces show the level of care someone had for this particular vessel. Size: 15.6" Diameter x 5.3" H (39.6 cm x 13.5 cm)
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. Prior to the 19th century, they were made with stone and coral tools, carved from kou, milo, and kamani trees most commonly. Repaired calabashes like this one demonstrate signs of immense reverence - the calabash was loved enough to be repaired, and the repairs, like this one, were done with the desire to make the repair itself beautiful.
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.
Provenance: private Fremont, California, USA collection
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#179850
Condition:
Two old stabilization repairs present on exterior walls, one a butterfly plug, and the other a rectangular plug. Minor abrasions and nicks, with expected surface roughness within basin, otherwise intact and excellent. Great preservation to old repairs, and wonderful patina throughout. Old inventory label fragments within basin.
EARLY 20TH C. HAWAIIAN WOOD GOBLETEARLY 20TH C. HAWAIIAN WOOD GOBLET W/ OLD REPAIRNorth Pacific, Hawaii, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A beautiful example of a wooden goblet or calabash - a serving bowl named for the gourd that it resembles, though it is made from inherently beautiful Hawaiian hardwood with a natural woodgrain surface in hues of caramel and butterscotch. This elegant example exhibits a deep bowl with thin walls that gently curve inward to an annular rim, all sitting upon a conical foot. Its petite size is a rare variation, as these vessels are often used for buffets. Size: 3.875" in diameter x 4.125" H (9.8 cm x 10.5 cm)
Hawaiian royalty traditionally 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. Prior to the 19th century, they were made with stone and coral tools, carved from kou, milo, and kamani trees most commonly. Repaired calabashes like this one demonstrate signs of immense reverence - the calabash was loved enough to be repaired, and the repairs, like this one, were done with the desire to make the repair itself beautiful.
Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection; ex-M. Kobiashi collection, Hawaii, USA, 1960-2000
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#166521
Condition:
Collection label on base. Old repair to side. Base has 4 drill holes. Otherwise, excellent.
AFRO-CARIBBEAN STYLE BEADED CALABASHAFRO-CARIBBEAN STYLE BEADED CALABASH GOURD DRINKING VESSEL, H: 12 INAfro-Caribbean Style Beaded Calabash Gourd Drinking Vessel, H: 12 in
Rachael Hope Sarashon HawaiianRachael Hope Sarashon Hawaiian Decorated Gourd- 10''
HAWAIIAN SHELL-INLAID HARDWOODHAWAIIAN SHELL-INLAID HARDWOOD BOWLin the form of a nautilus; 20 inches wide; 4 1/2 inches high Condition:
A GROUP OF HAWAIIAN "IPU PAWEHE"A GROUP OF HAWAIIAN "IPU PAWEHE" GOURD VESSELSA group of Hawaiian "Ipu Pawehe" gourd vessels, Three groupings: A Wayne Ching sea turtle gourd 1999 With carved signature, date, and inscription to base: WT Ching 1999 / Hilo Hawaii / Eucalyptus wood The gourd with shallow carved sea turtle and various fish, raised on a live edge eucalyptus base Overall: 13.5" H x 8.5" W x 8.5" D A Jennifer Rothschild lidded gourd 20th Century With carved signature: Made in Hawaii by / J Rothschild In the form of a naturalistic gourd with carved leaf-style lid 9" H x 13" Dia. Three Kina Kam gourds Late 20th/Early 21st Century Each with carved signature and variously dated and inscribed Each with carved floral and figural designs, 3 pieces Larger: 12.75" H x 8" Dia.; Smaller: 7.75" H x 9" Dia. 5 pieces Provenance: The first: Upcountry Connection, Kamuela, HI The second: Maui To Go Arts & Crafts, Lahaina, HI The third: Maui To Go Arts & Crafts, Lahaina, HI Notes: This lot is accompanied by receipts of sale from Maui To Go Arts & Crafts dated December 8, 1999, December 2, 2001, March 10, 2003, and March 12, 2009; and Upcountry Connection dated December 6, 2000. Provenance: The first: Upcountry Connection, Kamuela, HI The second: Maui To Go Arts & Crafts, Lahaina, HI The third: Maui To Go Arts & Crafts, Lahaina, HI
A LARGE HAWAIIAN KOA POI BOWL AA LARGE HAWAIIAN KOA POI BOWL A large Hawaiian koa poi bowl, the deep well bowl thinly hewn sides, some butterfly repairs to body and to the underside, 7.25"h x 11.25"d
Early Burl Bowl Hawaii attributionEarly Burl Bowl Hawaii attribution 11 1/2'' diameter 6 1/2'' deep.
23 Hawaii Wooden Serving Pieces23 Hawaii Wooden Serving Pieces & Fruit mostly Hawaiian largest is 15'' long
Collection of Hawaii Shell NecklacesCollection of Hawaii Shell Necklaces
THREE HAWAIIAN STYLE TIKI FIGURESTHREE HAWAIIAN STYLE TIKI FIGURES 3rd quarter 20th century; including two carved from palm trunks, 40 and 38 in. H.; and one red cedar, 52 1/2 in. H.
Two Pacific Island carved masks,Two Pacific Island carved masks, including a Philippines and tiki-style; H: 14 1/2” (taller, approx.)
5PC HAWAIIAN TURNED WOOD VASES5PC HAWAIIAN TURNED WOOD VASES & TABLE ARTICLES Hawaii,20th CenturyIncludes one finely turned paper weight with deep textured knots, a coolabah burl bowl, a squat bud vase, a squat yew root vase, and one squat banksia pod vase with deep pitting throughout. Paperweight 2 3/3" x 4" dia. Largest vase 5 3/4" x 2 5/8" dia.
RARE 18TH C. HAWAIIAN PAINTED WATERRARE 18TH C. HAWAIIAN PAINTED WATER GOURD - IPUNorth Pacific, Hawaiian Islands, Ni'ihau Island, ca. late 18th to 19th century CE. A rare example of a desiccated and hollowed-out gourd used for storing and transporting drinking water (known as an ipu). The convenient bottle-form gourd shape enabled the vessel to be easily plugged, and a cord of twisted sennet fibers allows the canteen to be held or suspended with ease. The exterior surfaces are covered with dark red pigment that was brighter when first applied. Size: 5.6" W x 9" H (14.2 cm x 22.9 cm)
Cf. The British Museum, museum number Oc,VAN.299
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Provenance: private Hawaii collection, acquired 2000 to 2010; ex-Leo Fortress Collection, Kaneohe, Oahu, Hawaii, USA
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#179864
Condition:
Minor abrasions and small nicks to exterior surfaces, with chipping to spout rim, darkening to surface pigment, and a few fissures around rim, otherwise in excellent condition. Great preservation to fragile form. Previous inventory label beneath base.
FOUR ASSORTED CARVED POLYNESIANFOUR ASSORTED CARVED POLYNESIAN STYLE FIGUREScomprising three figures with beads and one with woven straw the largest: 17 1/2 inches high Condition:
OCEANIC BAMBOO LIME CONTAINER &OCEANIC BAMBOO LIME CONTAINER & SPATULA New Guinea, with incised and stained decoration, woven fiber cordage with cowry shell ornaments, 8.25"h x 2.25"dia (container), 9.75"l (spatula)
CALIFORNIA NATIVE AMERICAN (CAHUILLA)CALIFORNIA NATIVE AMERICAN (CAHUILLA) GATHERING BACALIFORNIA NATIVE AMERICAN (CAHUILLA) GATHERING BASKET/TRAY, coil type basket decorated with repeating trees below bound rim. approximately 33" diameter, 6" deep.
(2) Pacific islander carved wood(2) Pacific islander carved wood plaques, c/o tiki board (34-3/4" l), polychrome face with bird & fruit (10-3/4" x 8-1/2")
LOT OF VESSELS BASKETS AND BOWLSLotLOT OF VESSELS BASKETS AND BOWLSLot of 6 bowls, baskets and vessels. One African calabash gourd with handle, missing piece on bottom, signed 'Peter Nzuki, Kenya": 13" H x 10" D. One African calabash gourd with top, made with tissue, hide and wood: 11 7/8" H x 8" D.One woven wooden basket: 7 5/8" D x 2 1/2" H, One wood holder with two glass vases: 8"L x 5 1/4" W x 7 1/4" H. One pottery vessel with handle and three pots: 4" H x 6 1/2" H, One hammered copper pot: 8 7/8" H x 4 3/4" D
HAWAIIAN, POI BOWL Hawaiian, PoiHAWAIIAN, POI BOWL Hawaiian, Poi Bowl
USA, koa wood, 3.5"h x 5"dia.
Time: September 2022
Place: CLARS AUCTION GALLERY, Oakland, CA, USA
Sold for: $650.00
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Hawaii Tappa Cloth & BasketweaveHawaii Tappa Cloth & Basketweave Handbag with other items from the estate inside! 10'' x 16''.
Two scallop shells with platedTwo scallop shells with plated easel frames a white metal mounted coconut bowl two scoops and an opium pipe
Kava Bowl19th century of OceanicKava Bowl19th century of Oceanic culture probably Samoan round deep basin resting on six legs with pierced lug for hanging.8 x 13 in. diameterOld repaired split and two legs have repaired breaks.
Large Hawaiian Koa carved bowlLarge Hawaiian Koa carved bowl of lobed form
8"h x 24"dia
Condition: Good
Large Lot of Wooden Bowls & ServingLarge Lot of Wooden Bowls & Serving Items 12 different plus 13 pieces of fruit mostly monkey wood from Hawaii & Phillipines.
A CALIFORNIA TWINED BASKETRY MUSHA CALIFORNIA TWINED BASKETRY MUSH BOWL CIRCA 1920The two-color basket with twined geometric decoration is attributed as Yurok Karuk.Measures 6.25 x 9.25 inches.Very good condition. There are no breaks, splits, losses, repairs, stains, or areas of heavy wear.Provenance: The Susan Koehn Estate Trust Newton, Kansas
LOT OF VESSELS BASKETS AND BOWLSLotLOT OF VESSELS BASKETS AND BOWLSLot of 6 bowls, baskets and vessels. One African calabash gourd with handle, missing piece on bottom, signed 'Peter Nzuki, Kenya": 13" H x 10" D. One African calabash gourd with top, made with tissue, hide and wood: 11 7/8" H x 8" D.One woven wooden basket: 7 5/8" D x 2 1/2" H, One wood holder with two glass vases: 8"L x 5 1/4" W x 7 1/4" H. One pottery vessel with handle and three pots: 4" H x 6 1/2" H, One hammered copper pot: 8 7/8" H x 4 3/4" D
THREE POLYNESIAN/OCEANIC ITEMSThreeTHREE POLYNESIAN/OCEANIC ITEMSThree Polynesian/oceanic items, to include a Hawaiian basketry woven fan, 19th c.; a Solomon Islands carved bowl with abalone shell inlays; and a Nicabar Island drum with manatee decoration, 9 1/2" x 9 1/2". Provenance: Fan and bowl: John Dupont collection.
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Condition:
Good condition. No apparent damages or repairs.
Indonesian/Polynesian carved woodIndonesian/Polynesian carved wood figural water dipper, 28-1/4" h
GIANT CLAM SHELLGiant Clam ShellGIANT CLAM SHELLGiant Clam Shell , Tridacna gigas, South Pacific, h. 8 in., w. 26 in., d. 15 in
A coconut flask, probably French,A coconut flask, probably French, 18th c, crisply carved with three hunting scenes in circular frames, the grotesque bugbear mask with brass and glass eyes, plated metal screw cap, 14cm h More Information In fine preservation, no splits or repair
CARVED VOLCANIC ROCK FIGUREHEAD,CARVED VOLCANIC ROCK FIGUREHEAD, HAWAIIAN,BROUGHT BACK TO NEW ENGLAND IN THE 1930'S. 20" HIGH, 13 1/2" WIDE, 13" DEEP.
A TüBATULABAL/KAWAIISU POLYCHROMEA TüBATULABAL/KAWAIISU POLYCHROME BASKETA Tübatulabal/Kawaiisu polychrome basket, Early/mid-20th century; Central California A large coiled tapered finely stitched bowl with a heavy rattlesnake band and inner narrow garter snake band, with spaced vertical ticks to rim and a center silver button bead for hanging Dimensions: 5" H x 16" Dia.
EARLY NATIVE AMERICAN NORTHWESTEARLY NATIVE AMERICAN NORTHWEST BASKETRY BOWL Hupa people, Northern California, late 19th c. finely woven grass, tall sided with whipped rim, having geometric designs in brown and black on natural ground, sunflower recessed foot, 5 1/4" x 7" diam. One short break below the rim. Old tag indicates this was part of the Nancy Prince collection, purchased 1915-16 when Marion Rogers visited the West.