Vintage Hand-Carved Hardwood Fruit Set and Trough Bowl

This is a comprehensive set of hand-carved decorative fruit presented in an elongated, dark-stained wooden trough or dough-style bowl. The set includes various recognizable specimens such as a pineapple with detailed cross-hatch carving, bananas, an avocado, pears, and several citrus or stone fruits. Each piece is carved from solid hardwood, exhibiting distinct grain patterns ranging from subtle linear streaks to more complex swirling burls. The wood varies in tone from a warm, medium honey-brown to a deep, dark ebony hue for the bowl and pineapple fronds. The construction is solid-form, with stems likely being separate dowels or integrally carved depending on the specific fruit piece. Notable features include the rhythmic chiseling on the pineapple's exterior and the smooth, polished finish on the pears and bananas. The condition appears to be fair to good, showing a natural aged patina and minor surface abrasions consistent with mid-20th-century origins. There are observable scuffs on the darker bowl edges. This style of folk art carving was particularly popular between the 1960s and 1980s, often originating from artisan workshops in regions like the Philippines or South America. The quality is indicated by the variety of shapes and the tactile finishing of the wood surfaces.