Lot 6
Northeastern Ash Burl Bowl, with Carved Crests
Sale 1133 - Native American Art, Session I
Apr 21, 2023 10:00AM ET
Live / Cincinnati
Estimate
$20,000 - $30,000

Sold for $13,860

Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
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
Condition Report
Deep rich patina, softly worn high points, no restoration

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