This is a Beautiful Nambé Southwestern Hand Cast Aluminum Bowl. Made in New Mexico on the Pueblo, these bowls are sand casted aluminum. They will withstand heat and cold. You can use them to serve food or as art. Nambe is very collectible. This is a heart shaped bowl that is 8.5 inches long. It has been Polished so that the flaws are minimal. The sticker on the back has partially come off. But each piece is signed by Nambe and given a number. This is number 118B. The older pieces like this had a sticker on the back. The newer pieces came with a certificate saying that it was Nambe. This is vintage. Use aluminum polish to maintain the luster. This will not corrode or tarnish like silver. It is completely food safe, however, don’t store acidic fruits in the bowl for long periods of time. There is no lead involved in this piece.