Description: This burl bowl is "Attributed to the Snohomish (Coast Salish) People of Washington State." "Circa mid to late 19th Century". We purchased this bowl nearly 20 years ago and have kept it securely stored. It measures roughly 33 inches x 24.5 inches x 9 inches deep. History: “The bowl has a flat bottom and has two handles that appear to be birds' wings. The rim of the bowl is flat. There are chips, cracks and small pin holes which are worm holes. The bowl shows signs of wear and use, especially on the interior of the bowl. The bowl is referred to as a potlatch feast bowl and appears to be burl wood; the bowl is not an individual bowl but a serving bowl. The condition of the bowl does not affect the value. A potlatch is a gift-giving festival and primary economic system practiced by indigenous people of the Pacific Northwest Coast of Canada and the United States. Carved "house dishes" are part of an ongoing practice of feasting and display by First Nations of the Northwest Coast. They may be carved in the shape of an animal or supernatural being; the dishes embodied the history and wealth of their owner. The foods they held: fish oil, seal meat, and berries. The potlatch bowl is of the Snohomish (Salish) tribe of Washington State and is one the very few tribes that crafted burl bowls without carvings. There have been repairs made to the bowl..." Please email with any questions!
Price: 5243.05 USD
Location: Madras, Oregon
End Time: 2024-10-15T22:01:07.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Category: Antiques
Signed: Unsigned
Color: Wood Tone
Date of Creation: 1800-1899
Material: Wood
Region of Origin: US-Northwest
Maker: Salish Tribe of the Northwest
Size Type/Largest Dimension: Large (Greater than 30in.)
Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
Type: Sculptures & Carvings, Serving Bowl
Style: Naive, Primitive
Original/Reproduction: Original
Featured Refinements: Early Primitive Antique
