Art
Milo Natural Edge Bowl
- Item Number
- 317
- Estimated Value
- 275 USD
- Sold
- 160 USD to sm4ba1be6
- Number of Bids
- 4 - Bid History
Item Description
Kauai Woodturner Robin Clark
Milo (Thespesia populnea) is a member of the large Malvaceae (Mallow) family and is a very close relative of another Hawaiian heritage plant the hau tree. It was considered sacred by early Polynesians and the home of King Kamehameha I in Waikiki was surrounded by milo trees. Its wood is prized by woodworkers for its workability and beautiful colors, especially the contrasting dark heartwood and white sapwood.
This is a natural edge bowl in which the bark is fixed with cyanoacrylate glue. The hard wax finish can be maintained by occasional application of a paste wax.
Robin Clark is a semi-retired medicinal chemist who moved to Kauai from California in 2001. He has subsequently pursued his long dormant interest in woodworking and makes bowls, jewelry boxes, and indoor and outdoor furniture.
Item Special Note
All bids are final and there will be no exchange or refunds. Auction winner will be responsible for all shipping costs and processing fee, to be added at the end of auction. Auctions items purchased are subject to Hawaii State General excise tax of 4.712%.
Local pickup can be arranged at our headquarters office in Kalaheo, HI. Items must be picked up in 60 days.
Donated By:
Robin Clark and Mary Mackiernan
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