Wood bowls, 4 legs, pointed "face"?

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  1. Katgl

    Katgl New Member

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    Can anyone identify these wooden bowls for me? We love these bowls but haven't been sure of their origins.
     
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  2. Katgl

    Katgl New Member

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  3. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    Polynesian carved wood KAVA bowl............

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    the item below.... is older and better.......

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    Late 19th to Early 20th Century

    Diameter 81 cm ( 32 in )

    The bowl was used for the preparation of Kava and is of typical form with pierced carrying lug and four legs. It is however particularly large as befits a gift from a King

    Kava was a mildly intoxicating drink the preparation of which involved elaborate ritualistic procedure when used in formal ceremonies where it played an important part.

    Provenance:
    Given to the previous owner as a gift by King Taufa'ahau IV of Tonga

    Bibliography:
    Yalo i Viti: A Fiji Museum Catalogue by Fergus Clunie pub. 1986
     
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  4. Katgl

    Katgl New Member

    Thank you!!! We were way off on our guesses.
     
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  5. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    yer welcome.....that's what they keep me around here for !! :hilarious::hilarious::hilarious::hilarious:
     
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  6. Katgl

    Katgl New Member

    :)
     
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  7. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    The larger one is Tongan style, the small one Fijian style. The shape is based on a turtle.
    Looks like both were made in Fiji. These were often made as souvenirs.
     
    Any Jewelry, Jun 24, 2017
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