Greek Olive Wood Spoon
Greek, contemporary
- Material
- Wood
- Use
- Serving
- Century
- 21st century CE
- Size
- Wumbo
- Provenance
- Owner's collection
Dimensions2 measurements
- Overall length
- 30 cm
- Overall width
- 7.5 cm
Catalogue Note
A handcrafted wooden serving spoon turned from olive wood, displaying the rich, figural grain and warm amber tonality characteristic of the species. The bowl is generously proportioned and gently rounded, while the handle tapers with subtle elegance to a slightly flared grip. The wood exhibits fine natural colour variation and knot figuring throughout. Condition is excellent, with a smooth, well-finished surface suggesting recent artisanal production.
Spoon Lore
Olive wood has been valued for kitchen implements since antiquity; its natural antimicrobial properties and attractive grain made it a favoured choice in Mediterranean woodworking, and it remains highly prized by contemporary craftspeople for serving and cooking spoons.
From the collection of
Aisha Bello