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**Originally Listed At $2500**
North Pacific, Hawaiian Islands, ca. 1860 to 1890 CE. A stunning piece of wood made of tiger-eye Koa that has been skillfully lathed into a shallow dish, the pattern virtually changing before your eyes as it moves in the light. Rounded shallow platters like this example were used in native feasts, traditionally by those of royal or at least high standing. A set of 4 butterfly ties along the top repair. Size: 11.5" Diameter (29.2 cm)
Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection
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#108917
North Pacific, Hawaiian Islands, ca. 1860 to 1890 CE. A stunning piece of wood made of tiger-eye Koa that has been skillfully lathed into a shallow dish, the pattern virtually changing before your eyes as it moves in the light. Rounded shallow platters like this example were used in native feasts, traditionally by those of royal or at least high standing. A set of 4 butterfly ties along the top repair. Size: 11.5" Diameter (29.2 cm)
Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#108917
Condition
Repaired along one side with old butterfly ties as shown; a great sign of age.
Buyer's Premium
- 27.5%
1860s Hawaiian Tiger Eye Wood Koa Platter Old Repairs
$2,868.75
$6,750
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