{"product_id":"antique-african-carved-kitchen-wood-bowl-trade","title":"Antique African Carved Kitchen Wood Bowl (Trade)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA deep, rounded bowl swells from a small base to a notched rim, its warm honey wood marked by bands of fine incised lines and a dark stain that runs from lip to belly. This antique African carved wood bowl was cut by hand from a single block, and the tool marks, nicks and worn rim are still plain to see. Bowls like this were everyday vessels for milk, grain and shared meals, and decades of food oils and smoke have left the dark patina.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt 12 inches wide and 6 inches tall, it fits on an entry console as a catchall for keys and mail, on a coffee table as a sculptural object or on a shelf beside books. The incised bands and honest wear give it a handmade presence that suits natural, collected interiors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antique\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Africa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12\" diameter x 6\"(H)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm honey brown with dark staining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wear consistent with age and use, part of its character and historical value. Rim nicks, dark staining and tool marks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis antique African carved wood bowl is hand carved from a single piece of wood and measures 12 inches in diameter and 6 inches tall. It has bands of incised lines, a notched rim and a dark aged patina. It works as a catchall on a console, a decorative bowl on a table or a sculptural shelf object.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQ: What were antique African wooden bowls used for?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA: Hand-carved wooden bowls were everyday household vessels in many African communities, used to hold milk, grain, porridge and shared food. Years of contact with food oils and smoke give them their dark, polished patina.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQ: How do you use a deep antique bowl as a catchall?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA: Set it on an entry console or side table to hold keys, mail or small objects, or display it empty as a sculptural piece. The deep, rounded form keeps small items contained and suits natural wood, linen and plaster.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DE-COR | Globally Inspired","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68103013269741,"sku":"IMG_0235","price":335.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0288\/5256\/files\/IMG_0235_4a3c2a82-a8ab-44fc-901a-0960a766c885.jpg?v=1793297705","url":"https:\/\/de-cor.com\/products\/antique-african-carved-kitchen-wood-bowl-trade","provider":"DE-COR | Globally Inspired","version":"1.0","type":"link"}