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A large 12" diameter, 20th-century Samoan wooden kava bowl called a tanoa fai'ava. The piece is carved from a single … Read more A large 12" diameter, 20th-century Samoan wooden kava bowl called a tanoa fai'ava. The piece is carved from a single piece of wood and stands on 18 round legs. Kava bowls are used for mixing a sedative drink made from the roots of the kava plant, which are crushed to a powder and then mixed with water. Bowls of this type have become important symbols of Samoan hospitality. See less
- Dimensions
- 16ʺW × 16ʺD × 4.75ʺH
- Period
- Late 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- Samoa
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- In excellent vintage condition. Some very light discoloration and surface scratching inside of the bowl. In excellent vintage condition. Some very light discoloration and surface scratching inside of the bowl. less
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