Hand Carved Kava Bowl 22 Legs Pacific Island Tribal Art Vintage Tiki Exotica MCM for Sale

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Hand Carved Kava Bowl 22 Legs Pacific Island Tribal Art Vintage Tiki Exotica MCM For Sale

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Hand Carved Kava Bowl 22 Legs Pacific Island Tribal Art Vintage Tiki Exotica MCM:
$449.25

This is a vintage hand-carved kava bowl from the Pacific Islands. The bowl is made of wood and has 22 legs, which is a unique feature of Pacific Island tribal art. It has a diameter of 12 inches and a height of 3 inches. The bowl is handmade and has not been modified. It is a great collectible item for those interested in Pacific Island cultures and ethnicities, as well as for those who appreciate vintage tiki and exotica items.
ITEM DESCRIPTION:
“Bula” is the Fijian greeting for Hello. It translates to ‘life’ and is used by Fijians often to wish you good health. This is a rare, one of a kind, hand carved, tribal art Kava bowl. The Fijians used many ‘legs’ when they made their bowls. This one has 22 legs, this is how we know it was made in Fiji. It is used for serving and drinking Kava, which is made from the roots of a native plant in this South Pacific Island. The drink has a calming effect. The bowls are also called Tanoas by the Pacific Islanders in Fiji and Samoa. In the past they were used as a part of religious, cultural and community rituals. Made from a local, Polynesian hardwood tree. It gets more beautiful with age.