Early 20th C. Bolivian Wood Marriage Bowl - Oxen

**Originally Listed At $300**

New World, Bolivia, Aymara people, early 20th century CE. A piece of South American folk art, a hand-carved wooden marriage bowl. In the center, carved as part of the same piece of wood, stand two oxen joined by a yoke. Twin handles project from the sides. Dishes like these are used to collect money for the newlyweds during a wedding reception. A charming reminder of a traditional practice! Size: 9.8" L x 7.5" W x 2.9" H (24.9 cm x 19 cm x 7.4 cm)

Provenance: ex-private Moore collection, Denver, Colorado, USA, acquired prior to 1990

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Condition Report: Dark wood patina; some old losses to the features of the oxen.