Native American Raised
Handle Ash Burl Bowl
DELIGHTFUL SMALL SIZE   

Northeast Woodlands Indian, ca. 18th to early 19th century.

Oval, with the handles extended upward and outward from the bowl. Untouched bone-dry complex surface with deep rich color, especially underneath. The interior color darker at the top from handling, gradually becoming lighter at the bottom. Thinly hewn, excellent structural condition without cracks, with just a bit of roughness on the rim edges.

Underneath is a broad area of the LIVE EDGE of the burl. In discussing this with Steve Powers, author of North American Burl Treen, it is believed that retaining the live edge was purposeful by the maker, likely honoring the wood and the burl. Just 13 3/8 inches long x 10 ¾ wide x 4 3/4 to the top of the handles, 3 3/8 to the rim of the bowl.

Since 1985 in a prominent Midwest collection, purchase back then from well known dealer Mason Stewart.