This beautifully simple nomadic harvest bowl is a stunning representation of unadorned, utilitarian design. In traditional tribal and agrarian societies, shallow baskets of this scale were essential daily tools. Because of its smaller, easily manageable size, a 16-inch bowl like this would have been used constantly for winnowing smaller seeds, sorting gathered crops, or serving meals Woven entirely by hand from locally sourced natural grasses and reeds, this bowl features incredibly tight, concentric coiling that has developed a rich, dark patina over decades of use. The raw, naturally finished rim shows authentic fraying from years of being handled. When flipped over, you can see a thick, heavily textured patch of the original sun-baked mud sealing applied to the base—a traditional method used to waterproof the bottom and keep fine grains from slipping through the weave.

At 16 inches wide and just 5 inches deep, this shallow bowl is the perfect functional accent piece. It works beautifully as a high-end catch-all on an entryway console for keys and mail, or resting on a coffee table to hold a cluster of decorative beads or matchbooks. Its rich, earthy tones and raw textures make it a seamless addition to Hacienda, rustic, or globally inspired interiors.

• *Era: Antique / Vintage (Early to Mid-20th Century)
• *Size: 16“(D) x 5“(H)
• *Material: Hand-Coiled Natural Grasses, Reeds, Textile Binding
• *Color: Natural Woven Reed / Pink & Red Accents / Faded White Rim
• *Special Details: Integrated pink geometric woven pattern; authentic white textile-wrapped rim.
• *Recommended Use: Wall Art, Table Centerpiece, Console Catch-All
• *Origin: Globally Sourced / Nomadic Tribal (Unknown Specific Origin)
• *Condition: Rustic/Antique. Wear is consistent with significant age and historic daily use. Dry mud sealing, faded fibers, and naturally frayed/uneven rims are present. These are not defects but rather the authentic markers of its history and tribal craftsmanship.

• **Please bear in mind that colors of products shown may vary slightly from their original color due to monitor display settings or photography studio.