This relatively large bowl was turned from a nicely colour piece of silver maple (Acer saccharinum) which had been infected by Amborsia beetles. In response to the beetles the tree produced the distinctive and attractive stripes in the wood, creating what is often referred to Ambrosia Maple. This particular bowl also features considerable heartwood that provides additional visual interest. The form itself is simple so as not to distract from the beauty of the wood. A pair of beads on the outside of the bowl provide a hint of elegance, while the softened, in sloping rim feels so good to handle. The bowl also features a ring foot that lifts the form off of the surface that it is sitting on, and a textured pattern on the very bottom of the bowl serves to illustrate that the bottom was turned with as much care and attention to detail as the rest of the piece. Finished with several coats of non-toxic Tung oil and buffed to a pleasant sheen, this bowl is ready to go to work in your kitchen or as a center piece on your dining room table.