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A fine and large Fijian Kava bowl or tanoa Polynesia, early 19th century Overall with a very attractive dark brown patina and traces of usage. Diam. 64 cm ​ The bowl on four legs was used to make kava, with a 'mask' to the front for decoration, but also to hang the bowl when it was not in use.
A fine and large Fijian Kava bowl or tanoa Polynesia, early 19th century Overall with a very attractive dark brown patina and traces of usage. Diam. 64 cm ​ The bowl on four legs was used to make kava, with a 'mask' to the front for decoration, but also to hang the bowl when it was not in use.

A fine and large Fijian Kava bowl or tanoa

 

Polynesia, early 19th century

Overall with a very attractive dark brown patina and traces of usage.


Diam. 64 cm

​

The bowl on four legs was used to make kava, with a 'mask' to the front for decoration, but also to hang the bowl when it was not in use.

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