I'o 'ava

I'o 'ava. Kava root. 'Ava (kava) is the general name for the entire plant, its powdered form, as well as the beverage. I'o 'ava refers to the 'ava root in its entirety before it has been separated into smaller pieces or ground into powder form. 'Ava is ground into a powdered form which is used to make a beverage which is be served during 'ava ceremonies or other chiefly meetings. This i'o 'ava consists of part of the stem and the root of the 'ava that has been dried out completely. It is light brown in colour with dark brown areas.

Other Name

Kava root (English)

Place

Samoa/Pacific

Accession Number

1931.376

Accession Date

1931

Other Id

16615 (ethnology)

Department

Pacific