Traditional Fijian Kava Bowl Tanoa Tretchikoff many Kiwi's would never have

many Kiwi's would never have been exposed to the contemporary international designs he produced locally

Vulcan was known for creating durable and functional toys

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the lining was hand painted

Designed by Lucian R Ercolani

Traditional Fijian Kava Bowl Tanoa Tretchikoff many Kiwi's would never haveThis traditional Fijian tanoa, or kava bowl, is a finely crafted ceremonial vessel used in the preparation and communal consumption of yaqona (kava), a beverage with cultural and spiritual significance throughout the South Pacific. The bowl is carved from a single piece of dense, dark hardwoodmost commonly vesi (Intsia bijuga)known for its durability and rich grain. The bowl features a broad, conical shallow basin, all in good condition. Raised on