Burl Bowl.

Material : Burl maple.
Possibly Wampanoag, 1630-1750.

Bowls such as this one were used for preparing and serving food.  Burlwood bowls are exceptionally strong, as they don’t crack along the grain.

This one was hollowed out by hand; others were turned on a lathe.

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