{"product_id":"11458-black-limba","title":"Black Limba 16\" — Figured Rim Edition","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eItem 11458 — Artist: Ben Balzer\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOverview\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003eThis Black Limba bowl is defined by a detail that reveals itself slowly — an extraordinary figure along the inside rim that adds a unique edition to the bowl's interior making this bowl quite intriguing. The grain across the surface reads like a soft watercolor wash, but it is the rim's intricate patterning that elevates this piece into something genuinely rare. Black Limba from West Africa is already a dramatic wood; here, nature chose the inside edge as its canvas. A quiet, exceptional sculpture for those who look closely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy This Piece Is Exceptional\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFigured inside rim\u003c\/b\u003e — intricate grain detail that frames the bowl's interior with natural elegance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWatercolor grain surface\u003c\/b\u003e — soft, flowing figure across the face of the bowl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRare West African Black Limba\u003c\/b\u003e — high-contrast wood celebrated for its visual expressiveness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDetail that rewards proximity\u003c\/b\u003e — the closer you look, the more the piece reveals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOne-of-a-kind\u003c\/b\u003e — no other Black Limba bowl will share this exact figuring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeirloom quality\u003c\/b\u003e — crafted to be admired and passed down across generations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Details\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/b\u003e 16.3\" (41.5 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.8\" (7.0 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDepth:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.6\" (4.0 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.5 lbs (1114 g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eItem:\u003c\/b\u003e 11458\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eArtist:\u003c\/b\u003e Ben Balzer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCompletion Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCollector Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003eThe figured rim and soft grain make this bowl ideal for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003eintimate gallery or shelf display where detail can be appreciated up close\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003ecoffee table or side table styling in a refined interior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003ecurated collections alongside other figured or expressive wood pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003ea considered gift for the discerning collector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003etransitional or contemporary spaces where subtlety is prized\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003eThe rim figure catches light differently at every angle — particularly striking under warm, directional illumination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCustomer Impressions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003eCollectors consistently praise Talking Wood Studio bowls for their craftsmanship, grain beauty, and sculptural presence — pieces that hold attention long after they arrive.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Talking Wood Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46939373338822,"sku":null,"price":599.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0525\/0741\/0630\/files\/11458C.jpg?v=1788137938","url":"https:\/\/talkingwoodstudio.com\/products\/11458-black-limba","provider":"Talking Wood Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}