Tanoa

human history

Tanoa. A large yaqona (kava) bowl carved from solid kau (wood) with four yava (legs) and one bito (lug) on the underside. The bito has two drilled holes through which a leather cord is threaded through. The interior of the bowl is cracked and yellowed from previous yaqona use. Chipping is visible on the rim of the bowl. The underside of the tanoa has holes due to insect bore.

Nama tāpiringa: 1935.119 Whakahounga o Mua: 20 Sept 2018
Ingoa Kē

Kumete (Lauan)

Kava bowl (English)

Wāhi
[Fiji]/Pacific
Accession Number

1935.119

Rā Tāpiringa

12 Apr 1935

Tohu Tuakiri Kē

21938 (ethnology)

Wāhanga

Pacific

Uiuitia Tirohanga API
5 Mātātuhi
bowl, 1935.119, 21938, Photographed by Andrew Hales, digital, 28 Apr 2017, Cultural Permissions Apply Cultural Permissions Apply
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