Description

Here is a rare Hawaiian Kou bowl, it measures about 2 inches in diameter and 1.5 inches tall. The cost is $60 and shipping is included with the price. This miniature bowl is expertly crafted and is a generational keepsake. Start collecting different woods in the form of Bowls, I offer miniature bowls made from over 57 different woods from Hawaii and around the world, and growing.

The Hawaiian kou (Cordia subcordata) is a native Hawaiian tree known for its beautiful orange flowers, which were used for leis, and its versatile, non-resinous wood, ideal for making calabashes, dishes, and fishing tools. Once common, many trees were destroyed by moths in the 1800s, making kou wood a rare and prized resource.

Introduction vs. Native Status:

While once thought to be a Polynesian-introduced “canoe plant,” recent discoveries of kou on the island of Kauai pre-dating human arrival confirm its indigenous status in the Hawaiian Islands.

Decline and Scarcity:

The population of kou trees in Hawaii declined significantly after being almost entirely wiped out by a moth infestation in the 19th century.
Current Status:

Kou is now a rare hardwood, with its wood still used occasionally for crafting but in very short supply