Vintage Folk Art Hand-Carved Driftwood Whale Serving Tray

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A distinctive folk-art serving tray hand carved from a naturally irregular piece of driftwood in the form of a whale. … Read more A distinctive folk-art serving tray hand carved from a naturally irregular piece of driftwood in the form of a whale. The artist has worked with the wood’s sweeping grain, knots, crevices, and live edges rather than disguising them, allowing the found material to determine the sculpture’s wonderfully expressive silhouette.

At more than two feet long, it has enough presence to anchor a dining table, kitchen island, or coastal console. Use it to serve bread, fruit, or wrapped hors d’oeuvres, or display it as sculptural wall art in a Nantucket cottage, Hamptons retreat, or relaxed Palm Beach interior.

Dimensions: 10ʺ W × 26.5ʺ D × 3.5ʺ H
Materials: Hand-carved driftwood
Style/Era: Folk Art, Organic Modern, Coastal; early 21st century
Condition: Good original vintage condition with natural fissures, knots, edge variation, and minor wear consistent with the material and age
Notable Features: Whale-form silhouette, naturally sculptural grain, carved basin, and dual functionality as a tray or wall-mounted object See less