Olo ‘awa

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Olo ‘awa. Priest‘s kava cup. This olo ‘awa consists of a half of a coconut shell cut laterally, has polished surface treatment on its exterior and is dark brown with lighter streaks of colour. Its interior is matte.

Last Update: 11 Jun 2018
Other Name

olo awa (Hawaiian)

Priest's kava cup (English)

Accession Date

1894

Other Id

11382 (ethnology)

Department

Pacific

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