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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: $800