Wood Fijian Kava Bowl
Fijian kava bowl or Tanoa on four legs, carved around the rim with a mother-of-pearl inlay.
30cm x 11cm
Late 20th Century
Fijian kava bowls, known as tanoa, are central to the traditional preparation and ceremonial consumption of kava, a drink made from the root of the Piper methysticum plant. These bowls are crafted from durable hardwoods, often with a smooth, rounded shape and multiple short legs for stability.
Kava bowls are integral to yaqona ceremonies, which hold deep social and spiritual significance in Fijian culture. These ceremonies mark important events, such as the welcoming of guests, reconciliation, or traditional gatherings. The preparation of kava in the tanoa is accompanied by ritualistic gestures and chants, symbolizing unity, respect, and communal bonding.
Fijian kava bowl or Tanoa on four legs, carved around the rim with a mother-of-pearl inlay.
30cm x 11cm
Late 20th Century
Fijian kava bowls, known as tanoa, are central to the traditional preparation and ceremonial consumption of kava, a drink made from the root of the Piper methysticum plant. These bowls are crafted from durable hardwoods, often with a smooth, rounded shape and multiple short legs for stability.
Kava bowls are integral to yaqona ceremonies, which hold deep social and spiritual significance in Fijian culture. These ceremonies mark important events, such as the welcoming of guests, reconciliation, or traditional gatherings. The preparation of kava in the tanoa is accompanied by ritualistic gestures and chants, symbolizing unity, respect, and communal bonding.
Fijian kava bowl or Tanoa on four legs, carved around the rim with a mother-of-pearl inlay.
30cm x 11cm
Late 20th Century
Fijian kava bowls, known as tanoa, are central to the traditional preparation and ceremonial consumption of kava, a drink made from the root of the Piper methysticum plant. These bowls are crafted from durable hardwoods, often with a smooth, rounded shape and multiple short legs for stability.
Kava bowls are integral to yaqona ceremonies, which hold deep social and spiritual significance in Fijian culture. These ceremonies mark important events, such as the welcoming of guests, reconciliation, or traditional gatherings. The preparation of kava in the tanoa is accompanied by ritualistic gestures and chants, symbolizing unity, respect, and communal bonding.