Tanoa

human history

Tanoa. Yaqona (kava) bowl. Carved from kau (wood), circular in shape and mid brown in colour. Inner bowl has depth with yellow-coloured patina from past yaqona use. Four yava (legs) and a small bito (lug) carved on underside of the bowl. The carved bito has two drilled holes with magimagi (coconut sennit) threaded through. The surface of the tanoa is smooth and polished, with some wear and also a large chip on the rim.

Nama tāpiringa: 1944.70 Whakahounga o Mua: 20 Sept 2018
Ingoa Kē

Kumete (Lauan)

Kava bowl (English)

Wāhi
Fiji
Accession Number

1944.70

Rā Tāpiringa

15 Jun 1944

Tohu Tuakiri Kē

27298 (ethnology)

Wāhanga

Pacific

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bowl, 1944.70, 27298, Photographed by Andrew Hales, digital, 18 Apr 2017, Cultural Permissions Apply
bowl, 1944.70, 27298, Photographed by Andrew Hales, digital, 18 Apr 2017, Cultural Permissions Apply Cultural Permissions Apply
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