Post #36136 by tigertlily on Tue, May 27, 2003 6:31 PM

I collect vintage wooden tikis, monkeypod bowls and koa bowls, and this is what I've learned from talking to other collectors:

1. Keep the wood out of direct sunlight.

2. After cleaning the wood, rub it periodically with mineral oil (available at any drugstore).

3. If you don't have a humidifier, I keep small bowls of water around to help with humidity.

Hope this helps, and good luck with your collection.