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 Catalpa Bowl L 16" W 11" D 3 1/2" Item 27.09.04 $70.00
	White Oak Colonial Bowl L 15" W 7 1/2" D 2" Item 20.08.04 $55.00
	Small Black Walnut Bowl L 13" W 7" D 3 1/4" Item 14.11.04 $50.00
	Medium Black Walnut Bowl L 13" W 7 3/8" D 3 3/8" Item 13.11.04 $55.00
	Catalpa Bowl L 14" W 12 1/4" D 5 5/8" Item #18.11.04 $105.00
	Willow Bowl L 13 3/8" W 7 3/8" D 4 1/4" Item #06.08.04 $40.00
	Willow Woodland Bowl L 15 3/4" W 5 1/2" D 3 1/2" (middle of bowl) Item 19.08.04 $35.00

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