There is something deeply grounding about holding a vessel that was hewn by hand from a single block of wood. This antique African bowl is a stunning example of utilitarian art. Unlike mass-produced decor, this piece bears the marks of its maker and its history—you can see the adze marks from the carving tool and feel the smoothness worn down by decades of daily use. Some of these bowls feature "native repairs" (small metal staples or plates), which are highly prized by collectors as they show the object was valuable enough to be lovingly mended rather than discarded. No two in our collection are exactly alike; each has its own distinct personality, grain, and soul.
Sourced from East Africa, these bowls were traditionally used by pastoral tribes like the Oromo or Turkana. They served vital daily functions, used for milking livestock, churning butter, or serving grain. In these cultures, wood was a precious resource, and objects were carved to last generations. The dark, rich patina often found on these bowls comes from the natural oils of the food they held and the smoke from cooking fires, preserving the wood naturally over time.
This bowl is the ultimate "organic modern” accessory bringing warmth to sterile spaces and texture to neutral rooms. The bowl is perfect for holding keys and wallets on a console table. Honestly, they are beautiful enough to stand alone. Stack two or three of varying sizes on a bookshelf to create a sculptural vignette.
- *Era: Antique
- *Material: Wood
- *Size: 13“(D) x 6“(H)
- *Color: Aged Wood
- *Condition: Wear consistent with age & use, blemishes and imperfections will be present. These are not to be considered defects but rather part of its character & historical value.
Found in East Africa
• **Please bear in mind that colors of products shown may vary slightly from their original color due to monitor display settings or photography studio.
SHIPPING POLICY
We offer FREE shipping on all orders. There are 2 methods used for shipment and delivery which are delivered curb-side:
1. FOR MOST RANGE HOODS, SINKS, FAUCETS AND ACCESSORY PRODUCTS - FedEx Ground is used for delivery. FedEx will deliver the product and leave outside of premise only with out calling to arrange delivery.
2. FOR RANGES, COOKTOP, DROP-INS, DISHWASHERS AND REFRIGERATORS - FedEx Freight is used for delivery. FedEx will call to arrange a specific delivery time and you will have to arrange to be at the ship to address to accept the product. FedEx will not deliver the product in the premise.
We do not ship to PO Boxes.
Fedex Freight delivers the product curb-side only and arrangements to move the product inside the premise will have to be made by the customer.
Full insurance is included in all shipments.
Tracking number(s) will be provided by the email supplied 1-2 business days* after the date of the order is placed and after which:
- Items shipped FedEx Ground will take 2-4 business days* after processing date.
- Items shipped FedEx Freight will take 3-5 business days* after processing date
ALL PRODUCTS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING WARRANTY:
1. RANGE HOOD WARRANTY*:
ZLINE - All Range hoods have LIFETIME Warranty on the range hood motor fan and 3-Year warranty on range hood shell which includes control panel, stainless filters, chimney. *Extended warranty can be purchased from CPS.
THOR - All Range hoods have 2-Year warranty.
KUCHT - Range hoods have 4-year warranty on range hood shell which includes control panel, stainless filters, chimney and motor.
ILVE - All products have 2-year warranty
2. RANGES, OVENS, COOKTOPS AND DROP-INS WARRANTY:
ZLINE - All Ranges products and ovens have 1-year warranty. *Extended warranty can be purchased from CPS.
THOR - All Ovens, Cooktop and Drop-ins products have 2-year warranty
KUCHT - All products have 4-year warranty
ILVE - All products have 2-year warranty
3. SINKS WARRANTY:
ZLINE & BOCCHI sinks have LIFETIME warranty.
LATOSCANA sinks have 3-year warranty.
4. MICROWAVE WARRANTY:
All Microwaves have 2-year warranty.
5. DISHWASHER WARRANTY:
All Dishwashers have 2-year warranty.
THOR - 1-year warranty
Kucht - All products have 4-year warranty
6. FAUCETS WARRANTY:
All Faucets have Lifetime warranty.
7. REFRIGERATORS WARRANTY:
THOR - 2-year warranty
KUCHT - All products have 4-year warranty
*Please note: Extended warranty can be purchased form CPS (See above).
