Of the traditional pieces I have examined, the majority seem to be carved heart down while using the natural contour of the log. The pieces were initially carved green and in the drying process this design lent itself to greater survivability than carving heart up. By carving heart down and using the natural contour , while drying, the bowl "cupped," thereby using the radial shrinkage of the wood to produce more of a bowl-like shape.

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	Large Retangular Black Locust Bowl L 19 3/4" W 8 7/8" D 3" Photos in Detail    Item 02.08.09 $95.00
	Medium Oval Black Locust Bowl L 15" W 9" D 3" Photos in Detail    Item 07.08.09 $80.00
	Large Rectangular Box Elder Bowl Spalding in grain for beautiful figuring; characteristic red streaking L 16 1/2" W 8 7/8" D 2 5/8" Photos in Detail    Item 03.08.09 $90.00
	Large Oblong-Oval Box Elder Bowl L 12 3/4" W 8 7/8" D 2 1/2" Photos in Detail    Item 27.09.04 $80.00
	Medium Cherry Bowl L 10 7/8" W 7 1/2" D 2 3/4" Photos in Detail    Item 09.08.09 $55.00
	Large Catalpa Bowl L 16" W 11" D 3 1/2" Item 27.09.04 $70.00

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