{"product_id":"pheasant-wood-hand-turned-vase-c-1970s","title":"Pheasant Wood Hand-Turned Vase c.1970s","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA striking signed studio wood vase from Maui, Hawaii, hand-turned from Pheasant Wood, known locally as Kolohala. At approximately 9 to 10 inches in height, this piece has real sculptural presence, with a tall waisted silhouette, gently flared rim, and dramatic natural contrast throughout the grain. The form is elegant, but the wood is what truly carries it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnown in Hawaii as Kolohala, Pheasant Wood is one of the rarest woods in the islands, often considered even rarer than Koa. It is prized for its richly variegated coloration, with deep coffee-brown to nearly black heartwood cut through by golden-yellow to reddish striping that gives the surface its unmistakable feathered effect. In this piece, those tonal shifts read almost like flame or brushwork, making the vase feel as much like a natural artwork as a functional object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe underside is hand-incised “T.A. \/ Pheasant \/ Wood \/ Maui \/ HI,” identifying it as a signed Hawaiian studio craft piece. Its height and material make it especially compelling as a standalone decorative object on a console, shelf, pedestal, or tabletop, where the shape and grain can be appreciated from every angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs shown, the vase has significant age- and material-related cracking along the rim and base, consistent with the movement sometimes seen in extremely dense hardwoods. While this affects condition, it also underscores the organic nature of the piece and does little to diminish its visual impact as a sculptural display object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTitle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSigned Maui Pheasant Wood Hand-Turned Vase c.1970s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eObject Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStudio wood vase \/ sculptural vessel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePheasant Wood (Cassia siamea), also known in Hawaii as Kolohala\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWood Characteristics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeep coffee-brown to black heartwood with contrasting golden-yellow or reddish striping\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaui, Hawaii\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMarkings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHand-signed on underside: “T.A. \/ Pheasant \/ Wood \/ Maui \/ HI”\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ec.1960s-70s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 9-10 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTall waisted body with flared rim and circular foot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColor Palette\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDark brown, blackened brown, honey gold, and warm reddish undertones\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCraftsmanship\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHand-turned studio woodwork\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStyle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrganic modern \/ Hawaiian studio craft \/ sculptural natural form\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVintage condition with significant structural cracking at the rim and base, surface wear, and natural variation consistent with age and material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest Use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDecorative vase for display; best suited for dried stems or as a standalone sculptural object\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Viridian Eclection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43084131565673,"sku":null,"price":116.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/0093\/9369\/files\/pheasant_wood_hand-turned_vase_c.1970s774045591152935157574647913.jpg?v=1775201063","url":"https:\/\/viridianeclection.com\/products\/pheasant-wood-hand-turned-vase-c-1970s","provider":"Viridian Eclection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}