Mid Century hand carved wood bowls and platters from Fang and Munsing 4pc set

Overview



a vintage wooden bowl from Munising Wood Products company.
The company operated from 1911 to 1955 in Munising, Michigan.
They produced a variety of wooden items, including butter bowls, rolling pins, potato mashers, and more.
Authentic Munising bowls are typically made from maple or beech wood and can be identified by the "Munising" stamp on the bottom./ The Fang items are now considered collectibles and can be found in antique shops and online marketplaces.originate from Central Africa (Gabon, Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea), crafted by the Fang people as durable, functional, and decorative items. Often carved from local hardwoods, these bowls feature geometric, incised patterns and are sometimes repaired with metal, representing a rich tradition of African artistry.
Cultural Context: The Fang people are renowned for their woodcarving, specifically in creating figures for the byeri (ancestral) cult, with their functional art. 4pc