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Fri, May 29, 2026 11:00AM EDT
Lot 413

Hand-Carved Scandinavian Style Wooden Drinking Vessel

Estimate: $30 - $10,000

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$0 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,500 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $1,000
$10,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
A traditional hand-carved wooden drinking vessel, commonly known as a kuksa or guksi. The piece is crafted from a single block of wood, likely birch burl, featuring a rounded bowl and an integrated handle with a rectangular finger cutout. The interior and exterior surfaces exhibit prominent tool marks from the carving process. A short loop of dark leather or cord is threaded through the handle for suspension. There are no maker's marks, labels, or inscriptions visible on the object. The construction follows traditional folk art methods typical of Northern European woodenware.

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