Black Limba 16" — Figured Rim Edition

Item 11458 — Artist: Ben Balzer Overview This 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. Why This Piece Is Exceptional Figured inside rim — intricate grain detail that frames the bowl's interior with natural elegance Watercolor grain surface — soft, flowing figure across the face of the bowl Rare West African Black Limba — high-contrast wood celebrated for its visual expressiveness Detail that rewards proximity — the closer you look, the more the piece reveals One-of-a-kind — no other Black Limba bowl will share this exact figuring Heirloom quality — crafted to be admired and passed down across generations Dimensions & Details Diameter: 16.3" (41.5 cm) Height: 2.8" (7.0 cm) Depth: 1.6" (4.0 cm) Weight: 2.5 lbs (1114 g) Item: 11458 Artist: Ben Balzer Completion Date: 2026 Collector Notes The figured rim and soft grain make this bowl ideal for: intimate gallery or shelf display where detail can be appreciated up close coffee table or side table styling in a refined interior curated collections alongside other figured or expressive wood pieces a considered gift for the discerning collector transitional or contemporary spaces where subtlety is prized The rim figure catches light differently at every angle — particularly striking under warm, directional illumination. Customer Impressions Collectors consistently praise Talking Wood Studio bowls for their craftsmanship, grain beauty, and sculptural presence — pieces that hold attention long after they arrive.