Large Rare Polynesian Kava Bowl Hand-carved in early 1900s • 03
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Large Rare Polynesian Kava Bowl Hand-carved in early 1900s • 03

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Large Rare Polynesian Kava Bowl Hand-carved in early 1900s • 03Antique Hand carved 20th Century Polynesian Kava Bowl These rare and stunning wooden kava bowls, called a tanoa fai'ava, were handmade in Samoa in the early 1900s and sourced during our recent sourcing trip to Hawaii. Carved from a single piece of wood, this bowl stands on twelve round legs with a rope looped through a hole on one side used for hanging when not in use. Kava bowls were originally used by Polynesian elders for ceremonial purposes to mix

Antique Hand-carved 20th Century Polynesian Kava Bowl

These rare and stunning wooden kava bowls, called a tanoa fai'ava, were handmade in Samoa in the early-1900s and sourced during our recent sourcing trip to Hawaii. Carved from a single piece of wood, this bowl stands on twelve round legs with a rope looped through a hole on one side used for hanging when not in use. Kava bowls were originally used by Polynesian elders for ceremonial purposes to mix a sedative tea made from the roots of the kava plant. The kava plant was crushed to a fine powder, mixed with water, and that tea was used for sacred ceremonial or medicinal purposes. These bowls are a remarkable example of centuries-old craftsmanship and have become important symbols of Samoan hospitality. They are often still used for ceremonial tea or displayed as sculptural pieces of art.⁠⁠

Whether your interior aesthetics be Wabi-Sabi, Contemporary, Mid-Century Modern, Global Eclectic, or Rustic Farmhouse to name a few, these Antique Kava Bowls will elevate and enrich any space.⁠⁠

Dimensions: 16.5ʺ D × 7ʺ H

This listing is for the Antique Kava Bowl in the first images. The other two cava bowls featured in the last 4 images are available and sold separately.

This piece is in wonderful vintage condition, original condition unaltered. Wear is consistent with age and use. 

A detailed video of the item is available upon request. 

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