Selected, carved and shaped from the natural growth of a native hardwood tree. The external surface is embellished with carved and heat darkened decoration - the decoration of complex abstract lattice form. Old shrinkage cracking at the end extremes are sealed by natural spinifex resin / gum - applied by the maker or original owner. Overall length - 16 3/4" (425mm). Weight - 502 grams. Condition: Very Good, (untouched). Signs of some genuine age. Natural colour and 'deep' patina. Internal Ref: O 1008
A Native Australian 'Piti' (Food Collection Bowl): Western / Central Desert Regions - early to mid 20th Century.
Price
£285
| $364 USD | €345 EUR
Item Ref
O 1008
Description
Selected, carved and shaped from the natural growth of a native hardwood tree. The external surface is embellished with carved and heat darkened decoration - the decoration of complex abstract lattice form. Old shrinkage cracking at the end extremes are sealed by natural spinifex resin / gum - applied by the maker or original owner. Overall length - 16 3/4" (425mm). Weight - 502 grams. Condition: Very Good, (untouched). Signs of some genuine age. Natural colour and 'deep' patina. Internal Ref: O 1008