19th C. Hawaiian Kou Wood Calabash Cup
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South Pacific, Hawaii, ca. 1890s CE. A nicely carved kou (a type of wood) cup with a rounded yet stable base and impressively thin walls that narrow to a circular rim. Naturally adorned by its beautiful woodgrain of mottled russet and sienna speckled with hues of chocolate, this lovely vessel boasts a shiny polished exterior. Size: 3.75" W x 3.5" H (9.5 cm x 8.9 cm)
Provenance: private Newport Beach, California, USA collection
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#146473
South Pacific, Hawaii, ca. 1890s CE. A nicely carved kou (a type of wood) cup with a rounded yet stable base and impressively thin walls that narrow to a circular rim. Naturally adorned by its beautiful woodgrain of mottled russet and sienna speckled with hues of chocolate, this lovely vessel boasts a shiny polished exterior. Size: 3.75" W x 3.5" H (9.5 cm x 8.9 cm)
Provenance: private Newport Beach, California, 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.
#146473
Condition
Light surface wear to interior and small chip to side due to age and use. Otherwise, intact and excellent.
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19th C. Hawaiian Kou Wood Calabash Cup
Estimate $400 - $600
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