20th century, the small serving tray in wood, harlequin patterned cream and lemon painted finish with shaped handles (13 3/4 x 7 7/8 in.); painted wooden orange slice signed to underside (2 3/8 in.), along with three stylized composition fruit
and one small corn cob, adorned with vibrant polychrome tack and beaded decorations.

From the Estate of the late Joseph D. Rowand, Chapel Hill, North Carolina Joe Rowand was instrumental in developing a contemporary art scene in North Carolina. After studying in New York City at Parsons, he brought the big city art feel to Chapel Hill, North Carolina when he opened Somerhill Gallery in 1972. His gallery served as an epicenter for collectors and artists to gather and grow for over thirty years.

Some scattered light scratches, some missing adornments to fruit and corn.