Sapphire Creek Fruit Bowl (EarlyBird)

This is an EarlyBird order (see below)* This large, one-of-a-kind fruit bowl (or decorative bowl, if you prefer) comes from a Cottonwood tree on our property that died and we had to take down. The piece itself had a wild shape, plenty of knots, and a giant split down the middle—all qualities that carvers tried to avoid (for good reason), but I couldn't resist the feeling of it.  The asymmetrical shape seeks to capture the motion of the original trunk; the split has been stabilized with epoxy resin and the edges painted with gold acrylic ink. A note on care: While the finish on this piece is food safe, I only recommend using it with dry foods such as fruit, nuts, etc. This is solely because it's a sensitive piece of wood that will most likely find new places to crack if it is constantly introduced to moisture. Dimensions: 9 5/8" W x 13 3/4" L x 4 1/4" H Expected ready-to-ship date: December 13, 2023   *EarlyBird orders refer to products that are finished and in stock but will have a l