DepartmentUnited States & Canada

Wooden bowl

NameWooden bowl

Artist Artist Not Recorded

Place madeNorth America

MediumWood, traces of paint

DimensionsOverall: 3 7/16 x 9 7/16 x 9 3/16 in. (8.8 x 24 x 23.3 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, gift of Eric Zafran, FA.2010.97.64

Object numberFA.2010.97.64

DescriptionDark brown "bowl" of carved, interlocking, spiraling wood sticks, the ends similar to fish tails. Sticks inserted at three angles secure the rim, and another set of smaller sticks secure the base. A deep reddish stained wood sphere holds the bottom in place. NOTE: Support bottom of bowl when handling; if held improperly the bottom circle may fall out and form could possibly collapse or break.