Rare Handled Burl Bowl

Rare Handled Burl Bowl

Probably Native American, ca. 1790-1800
Burl Ash Wood
Excellent condition, old mellow surface, expected wear commensurate with age.
This rare handled burl bowl is related to a group of burl articles found in southern New England that are thought to be Native American in origin. The elongated shaped handle terminating in a trefoil design resembling a turtle head seems to be the common link within this group. This example is expertly conceived and executed.
Literature: Steven Powers, North American Burl Treen: Colonial & Native American (S. Scott Powers Antiques, 2004), pg. 144, for similar and related examples: pl. 8/1b, pg. 145, pl. 8/1 c/d/e, pg. 146, pl. 8/2 a., pg. 147.

6” h., 17 ¾” x 11 ½” (overall), 4 ¾” h., 11 ½” x 11 ½” (bowl)

Price: $8,500