Lg MILO TRY With STAND Hand-turned by JEAN HAPIPI (Marquesas Polynesian Island)

Description

This beautiful Hand-turned  Large milo try With A stand is made with excellent detail and Signed by the Artist year 2003 . ( JEAN HAPIPI From Marquesas Polynesian french Island  ). The Try and the stand are attached with lowhala grass. weight: (12 pound ) The size of this beautiful Piece is : ( the try is 3 inches tall and the stand is 6 inches tall total from the bottom to top is 9 inches tall) (by 16 1/2 inches wide the try by 19 inches Wide the Stand ) (by 10 inches deep ) .In Ancient Hawaiian Milo Wood was Prized by the ALii (High chiefs ) not Only for Its beautiful and Colorful Grains, But Also Because it made Excellent Serving Bowls. Milo Wood has an attractive Grain that takes to a high Polish, this beautiful wood was Fashioned into Paddles and other Carving objects, as well as for an occasional Canoe. PLEASE NOTE: Any Bark , Voids, Knots and Inclusions in the Wood Are Not Considered Defects. They are Naturally Occurring in the Wood and Left in to Accentuate its Natural Beauty.