Attie Bowls, Hand-carved from Palm Wood on the Ivory Coast, Set of Three


Item Number: 199

Time Left: CLOSED

Value: $293

Online Close: Dec 8, 2019 10:00 PM EST

Bid History: 1 bid - Item Sold!





Description

Attie Bowls, Hand-carved from Palm Wood on the Ivory Coast, Set of Three


Featured at the Seattle Art Museum


These beautiful vintage attie bowls were hand-carved and used in households on the Ivory Coast for food preparation with camel milk. Primarily, these are made by the Akan people. They are suitable for foods with peels or protective exterior - should not be used for salad or liquids.


Mostly used as rustic decorative display pieces.


Approximately:


13" diameter x 4" high; 13-3/4" diameter x 5" high; 14-1/2" diameter x 5-1/4" high.


 

Special Instructions

Winner pays postage/shipping & insurance OR can pick up item after Dec. 12, 2019 at an upper west side of Manhattan location tbd.

Donated by

Alida & Christopher Latham