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Kava cup, coconut shell, triangular pattern at top

The kava ceremony usually requires one kava cup. It is used to draw the kava liquid from the kava bowl and is shared between all the people participating in the ceremony. Most kava cup are made from a half of a coconut shell. This cup is highly decorated with designs of shell inlay.

Nama tāpiringa: 1969.94 Whakahounga o Mua: 6 May 2026
Ingoa Kē

Ipu 'ava,

Wāhi
Pacific
Accession Number

1969.94

Rā Tāpiringa

24 Apr 1969

Tohu Tuakiri Kē

41178 (ethnology)

Wāhanga

Pacific

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