Loon Skol Ale Bowl

from $145.00

The iconic loon and its haunting cry symbolize the wildness of the north, as does the “skol.” The loon was a character in ancient myths among Northern indigenous peoples in both hemispheres. In Sami culture, loons can restore sight to the blind. In these tales, a loon might carry an afflicted person to the bottom of a lake until the water washes over their eyes and restores their vision. In North American native culture, the loon was a messenger from the Great Spirit.

 In Norwegian history and culture, an ale bowl is a “skol” and builds community as it is passed and shared. This wooden abstract ale bowl is hand turned on two different centers at a right angle, finished with milk paint and walnut oil so it is suitable for ale. The loon ale bowls come in three sizes and can include a baby loon that sits on its mother’s back.

 Rinse the bowl with water after use but don’t use the dishwasher or leave it sitting in water or full of water. Renew the interior finish with mineral or vegetable oil.

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The iconic loon and its haunting cry symbolize the wildness of the north, as does the “skol.” The loon was a character in ancient myths among Northern indigenous peoples in both hemispheres. In Sami culture, loons can restore sight to the blind. In these tales, a loon might carry an afflicted person to the bottom of a lake until the water washes over their eyes and restores their vision. In North American native culture, the loon was a messenger from the Great Spirit.

 In Norwegian history and culture, an ale bowl is a “skol” and builds community as it is passed and shared. This wooden abstract ale bowl is hand turned on two different centers at a right angle, finished with milk paint and walnut oil so it is suitable for ale. The loon ale bowls come in three sizes and can include a baby loon that sits on its mother’s back.

 Rinse the bowl with water after use but don’t use the dishwasher or leave it sitting in water or full of water. Renew the interior finish with mineral or vegetable oil.