Hawaiian Hand Turned Wood Milo Bowl Vessel by Joseph Mathieu Hawaii

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Hawaiian Hand Turned Wood Milo Bowl Vessel by Joseph Mathieu Hawaii
One-of-a-kind hand turned wood bowl, hand made from Hawaiian … more Hawaiian Hand Turned Wood Milo Bowl Vessel by Joseph Mathieu Hawaii
One-of-a-kind hand turned wood bowl, hand made from Hawaiian milo wood, by Big Island wood craftsman Joseph Mathieu (American, b.20th Century). Milo, also known as Pacific rosewood, has a gorgeous patterned woodgrain that is featured beautifully in this simple, organically shaped and lightweight piece.

Inscribed "Milo" on underside with signature "Joe Mathieu".
Measures 5"H x 4"D.

Joseph Mathieu, a Big Island, Hawaii based wood craftsman, owned and operated Waipio Woodworks and Art Gallery. He also taught woodworking on the Big Island and served as the craft center supervisor at Kulani prison in the early 1990's.

Milo (pronounced me-low), Thespesia populnea, can also be called Indian Tulip tree, Pacific rosewood, or Portia tree. The word Milo means to twist, curl, or spin; this name is also used in the Marshall Islands and American Samoa. The tree grows to 30-50 ft. tall with the crown spreading from 30-65 ft. wide. Trunk diameters of 12-20" are common with some larger. The yellow flowers with maroon centers are sometimes used to make leis. less