by billhz | Oct 23, 2015 | Vessels Bouquets
Bronze and Plumeria Ancient bronze Chinese Gui vessel with eight feet and engraved designs. Bowl-shaped Chinese ritual vessel used to hold offerings of food, for ancestral tombs.Age estimate:11-9th century BC. Plumeria and anthuriums. Vessel estimated value...
by billhz | Oct 23, 2015 | Vessels Bouquets
Hau and Protea (Hibiscus tiliaceus) Used by Hawaiians for outriggers of canoes & cross sticks of kites; used with olomea wood to produce fire; flowers used medicinally; fibers of inner barks used for ropes, net bags & tapa. Rare use as bowls. From artist’s private collection. Vessel estimated value:...
by billhz | Oct 23, 2015 | Vessels Bouquets
Ikebana and Crotons Hand woven Japanese bamboo basket for flower display. Taisho-early Showa (1910-1930) Location: Kyoto, Japan Basket Estimated value:...
by billhz | Oct 23, 2015 | Vessels Bouquets
Koa and Heliconia Koa is from the Acacia family of trees, recognized as one of the finest textured woods in the world. Native of Hawaii growing to heights of 100 feet, Koa takes 50 to 70 years to mature. Originally only for the ali’i or monarch class. Helicoia, Bird of Paradise,Croton. From the artist private collection. Vessel estimated value:...
by billhz | Oct 22, 2015 | Vessels Bouquets
Milo and Protea Hand turned Milo wood bowl. Popular in Hawaii because of its beautiful range of colors. Traditionally planted in sacred groves and used for religious sculpture throughout eastern Polynesia. In Tahiti Milo wood is used in the making of the to’ere (slotted wooden drum), used in traditional Tahitian tribal drumming. From the artist’s private collection. Vessel Estimated value:...
by billhz | Oct 22, 2015 | Vessels Bouquets
Norfolk and Tuberose Araucariaceae family. Known for its translucent quality and dramatic knots and spalting. Among the most highly prized woods for turned bowls in Hawaii. From the artist’s private collection. Vessel Estimated Value:...
