Hand Turned Spalted Maple Oval BowlsTurning fallen trees into functional art. When maple trees are felled by storms or age they begin decaying, creating "spalting" or complex patterns of darkened lines and patterns within the grain. The maker collects these naturally beautiful pieces of wood where he lives in Western Massachusetts and turns them on a lathe of his own design, creating incredibly beautiful, functional bowls suitable for everyday use and centerpiece display. No two bowls