Description: VINTAGE AMAZON RAINFOREST HANDMADE BLACK CALABASH BOWL - ETCHED with STUNNING GEOMETRIC DESIGNS and PRIMITIVE FIGURES Tribal Decor - Primitive Art TRIBAL INTERIOR DESIGN - Perfect as a decorative accent piece - also safe and practical for every day use. Fabulous for Contempary, African, Tribal Decor, Safari chic, Primitive Art, or Boho design aesthetic. Background Calabashbowls are handmade throughout Amazonia (Amazon Rainforest) etched and colored with stunning designs which are used in everyday life. Totumo, also called Tapara,is the fruit of the calabash tree grownnative to South America, which can eitherbe harvested young and used as avegetable, or harvested mature to bedried, decorated and used as a container,bowl, utensil,music instrument, pipe, jewelery and more. Before engraving, thewhole maturefruit is dried and coloredwith avegetable dyeand thenengravedallowingthe natural colorof the calabashto reappear. The vegetable coloris food safe, durable non-toxicandtasteless and has been used by natives sinceancient times. Calabash bowls make a special gift as they are ideal for ceremonies, but also practical for every day use. These unique bowls are handmade by the local artisians in Peru, Brazil and Equador from an ideal sustainable, natural source and helps support local communities. Description - This unique vintage Calabash Bowl was handmade in Brazil. It was dyed black with vegetable dye and etched (front and back) with stunning geometric designs and primitive figures. Item Details- Bowl Dimensions- Width: 6 1/2"" Length: 7 1/2" Depth: 3 1/4" Weight: 2 7/8 oz. Materials: Calabash Bowl Colors - Primary Color: Black Secondary Color: Natural/Creme (etching) Condition: Pre-owned vintage item Excellent condition. No flaws. Origin: Brazil Provenance: I purchased this over 20 years ago at a Tribal Art Boutique in LaHaska, PA. Add tribal charm to any room - Perfect for collectors, primitive art enthusiasts, or anyone looking to add a touch culture to their home. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or to request additional photos. No returns. Thanks for looking!
Price: 49.99 USD
Location: Somerset, New Jersey
End Time: 2024-07-24T07:48:54.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Provenance: Ownership History Available
Country/Region of Manufacture: Brazil
Handmade: Yes
Culture: Latin American
