Hand-carved from a single log of hardwood by artisans of the Turkana people in northern Kenya, this vintage bowl carries the deep, rich patina that only comes from decades of use. A band of hand-incised chevron carving encircles the rim, and the bowl bears an authentic old repair. Hand-hammered metal staples mended into a natural crack by its original owners, a hallmark of traditional Turkana craftsmanship and a mark of its history rather than a flaw.
One-of-a-kind — no two Turkana bowls are alike, and this piece's size, color, and markings reflect its individual story.
Origin: Turkana people, Northern Kenya
Material: Hand-carved hardwood
Age: Vintage
Condition: Good vintage condition, with visible age, patina, and traditional repair work
Hand-carved from a single log of hardwood by artisans of the Turkana people in northern Kenya, this vintage bowl carries the deep, rich patina that only comes from decades of use. A band of hand-incised chevron carving encircles the rim, and the bowl bears an authentic old repair. Hand-hammered metal staples mended into a natural crack by its original owners, a hallmark of traditional Turkana craftsmanship and a mark of its history rather than a flaw.
One-of-a-kind — no two Turkana bowls are alike, and this piece's size, color, and markings reflect its individual story.
Origin: Turkana people, Northern Kenya
Material: Hand-carved hardwood
Age: Vintage
Condition: Good vintage condition, with visible age, patina, and traditional repair work
