Milo Crotch Wood Bowl with Bark Edge by Aaron Hammer

Milo Crotch Wood Bowl with Bark Edge
Hand-Turned Wooden Bowl by Aaron Hammer

Why You’ll Love It

This Milo crotch wood bowl highlights the natural drama found where branches meet the trunk—an area known for its rich figure and striking grain patterns. The preserved bark edge gives the piece an organic, sculptural outline, while the substantial form reflects a grounded, traditional approach to woodturning. It’s both functional and expressive, bringing warmth and natural texture into a space.

Key Features

• Artist: Aaron Hammer
• Material: Milo wood (locally sourced Hawaiʻi hardwood)
• Form: Crotch-cut wood with natural bark edge
• Technique: Hand-turned on a lathe
• Finish: Smooth, hand-finished surface highlighting natural grain
• Details: One-of-a-kind piece with distinctive figuring and organic edge

About the Artist

Craftsman Aaron Hammer, originally from Kansas City, has lived in Hawaiʻi for over 20 years and now resides on the Big Island with his family. An award-winning and versatile woodturner, he creates bowls, drums, wine corks, and jewelry using locally felled (and recycled) trees. His process is both physically demanding and deeply reflective, centered on transforming raw wood into refined, lasting forms. His bowls are known for their substantial, grounded presence—aligned with traditional Hawaiian sensibilities.

Perfect For…

• Display as a centerpiece on dining or coffee tables
• Holding fruit or serving as a functional art object
• Collectors of fine woodwork and Hawaiʻi-crafted pieces
• Adding warmth and natural materiality to a thoughtfully designed home

Final Thoughts

This bowl is both grounded and expressive. The interplay of figured grain, raw bark edge, and substantial form makes it a piece that bridges function and sculpture—designed to be lived with and appreciated over time.