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RARE HAND CARVED KAVA BOWL 21 LEG 10 7/8" CEREMONIAL SOMOA TONGA PACIFIC ISLAND

$ 113.25

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Culture: Pacific Islands
  • Condition: VERY GOOD
  • Handmade: Yes
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Unknown
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Provenance: Ownership History Not Available
  • Modified Item: No

    Description

    RARE HAND CARVED KAVA BOWL 21 LEG 10 7/8" CEREMONIAL SOMOA TONGA  PACIFIC ISLAND.
    These
    bowls
    would be used at traditional 'ava (
    kava
    ) ceremonies in Samoa. They are used for mixing a sedative drink made from the roots of the
    kava
    plant, which is crushed to a powder and then mixed with water.
    Bowls
    of this type have become important symbols of Samoan hospitality.  Please
    see all photos as they are considered part of the description.  We ship to the lower 48 states of USA only.  Thank you for your interest.