Hand-Carved Wood Cake Stand w/ Dome Cover
16.5" Round x 9.5"H
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This item is a vintage hand-carved monkey pod wood cake stand with a dome cover.Produced mid-century (primarily during the 1960s and 1970s), these distinctive kitchenware pieces were frequently handcrafted in the Philippines or Hawaii. They are highly recognizable due to their unique features:Material: Sculpted from native monkey pod wood (or occasionally acacia/teak), known for its durable nature and deep, contrasting grain patterns.Scenic Relief Carvings: The dome lid features a highly detailed, continuous wrap-around relief depicting a tropical pastoral village with palm trees, huts, and figures.Integrated Lazy Susan: : The wide base plate typically sits on a built-in ball-bearing turntable mechanism, allowing the entire stand to rotate smoothly for serving.