Small atubwa wooden bowl – Turkana – Kenya – Wood (No reserve price)
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Small atubwa wooden bowl from Kenya, made by the Turkana people, in wood, dating to the 1970s, provenance collected in situ by the present owner, authentic/original.
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Small atubwa wooden bowl – Turkana – Kenya – Wood
Details
Origin: Kenya
People: Turkana
Type: Atubwa wooden bowl / food container
Material(s): Wood, fibre cord
Dimensions: 27 x 16 x 12 cm
Period: 1970s
Provenance: Collected in situ by the present owner
Description
A fine small Turkana atubwa wooden bowl from Kenya.
Among the Turkana, atubwa bowls belong to the refined tradition of carved wooden domestic vessels, used in daily life for food, milk or other household purposes. They are practical objects, but their forms often show a strong sense of balance and sculptural presence.
This example is especially appealing for its compact size and elegant conformation. The bowl has an elongated, softly rectangular form, with rounded sides, slightly raised ends and a beautifully hollowed interior. Its shape is simple but very well balanced, giving the object a quiet sculptural quality.
The wood has developed a warm honey-brown patina, with darker natural areas and traces of handling. The exterior shows beautiful variations in tone, while the interior bears marks and surface wear consistent with use. A small fibre cord element is still present on one side.
A charming Turkana atubwa bowl, appreciated for its graceful form, intimate scale, warm old patina and strong ethnographic presence.
Condition
Good condition overall, with wear, abrasions, surface marks, small chips and age-related irregularities consistent with use.
Beautiful old usage patina.
Natural variations and darker areas in the wood.
Please refer to the photographs.
Included
The bowl only.
No stand included.
Seller's Story
For more than 30 years, I have collected African art with a focus on authenticity, symbolism, and refined craftsmanship.
Graduated as an engineer from École Centrale de Paris, I combine the rigor of my technical background with a lifelong passion for artistic expression and cultural heritage.
Founder of AS’ART (dedicated to contemporary handmade design) and Artifacts Gallery (devoted to ancient tribal art and ethnographic objects), I bring together two worlds: the vitality of today’s artisans and the timeless heritage of Africa’s past.
Every piece I present is chosen for its artistic quality, cultural significance, and emotional power.
Small atubwa wooden bowl – Turkana – Kenya – Wood
Details
Origin: Kenya
People: Turkana
Type: Atubwa wooden bowl / food container
Material(s): Wood, fibre cord
Dimensions: 27 x 16 x 12 cm
Period: 1970s
Provenance: Collected in situ by the present owner
Description
A fine small Turkana atubwa wooden bowl from Kenya.
Among the Turkana, atubwa bowls belong to the refined tradition of carved wooden domestic vessels, used in daily life for food, milk or other household purposes. They are practical objects, but their forms often show a strong sense of balance and sculptural presence.
This example is especially appealing for its compact size and elegant conformation. The bowl has an elongated, softly rectangular form, with rounded sides, slightly raised ends and a beautifully hollowed interior. Its shape is simple but very well balanced, giving the object a quiet sculptural quality.
The wood has developed a warm honey-brown patina, with darker natural areas and traces of handling. The exterior shows beautiful variations in tone, while the interior bears marks and surface wear consistent with use. A small fibre cord element is still present on one side.
A charming Turkana atubwa bowl, appreciated for its graceful form, intimate scale, warm old patina and strong ethnographic presence.
Condition
Good condition overall, with wear, abrasions, surface marks, small chips and age-related irregularities consistent with use.
Beautiful old usage patina.
Natural variations and darker areas in the wood.
Please refer to the photographs.
Included
The bowl only.
No stand included.
Seller's Story
For more than 30 years, I have collected African art with a focus on authenticity, symbolism, and refined craftsmanship.
Graduated as an engineer from École Centrale de Paris, I combine the rigor of my technical background with a lifelong passion for artistic expression and cultural heritage.
Founder of AS’ART (dedicated to contemporary handmade design) and Artifacts Gallery (devoted to ancient tribal art and ethnographic objects), I bring together two worlds: the vitality of today’s artisans and the timeless heritage of Africa’s past.
Every piece I present is chosen for its artistic quality, cultural significance, and emotional power.
Details
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Small atubwa wooden bowl – Turkana – Kenya – Wood
Authenticity
Original/official
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