Northeastern Ash Burl Bowl, with Carved Crests
Sale 1133 - Native American Art, Session I
Apr 21, 2023
10:00AM ET
Live / Cincinnati
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Estimate
$20,000 -
30,000
Price Realized
$13,860
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Lot Description
Northeastern Ash Burl Bowl, with Carved Crests
late 18th - early 19th century
oval form, with thin walls rising to scalloped crests; inked with collection number on base
length 14-1/2 inches x width 11-1/2 inches x height 5-3/4 inches
The carved crests on this bowl may represent a Manitou spirit, in this case a deer or similar creature. Here the ears and top of the head are minimized and almost appear as a decorative device. A subtle and sophisticated detail of this carving is that at the effigy, the walls are a bit swollen and thicker than the wall around and below it. This gives body to the spirit and aids in using the castellations as handles (Powers 2005: 116).
PUBLISHED:
Powers, Steven S. North American Burl Treen: Colonial & Native American. (2005: pg. 116, plate 6/13 a/b)
Ex Trotta-Bono Collection, NY; Ex Mac Grimmer, NM; Ex Peter Brams Collection, NY
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