Kava Bowl

82-19-3

From: Samoa Islands

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

Object Number 82-19-3
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Samoan
Provenience Samoa Islands
Date Made Before 1982
Section Oceanian
Materials Wood
Description

Oval light-colored wood bowl supported by 20 short cylindrical legs, circle of green felt glued to the bottom of each. Flat surface of octagonal rim decorated with incised geometric and floral patterns and the word "SAMOA" on both long sides. Incised designs inlaid with white (lime?), some of which has fallen out.

Height 10 cm
Length 52.4 cm
Credit Line Gift of Helen Lombardi, 1982
Other Number ED4211 - Museum Education Number | 83-19-3 - Other Number

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