Kava Bowl

P2522

From: Fiji Islands

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

Object Number P2522
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Fiji Islands
Section Oceanian
Materials Wood
Description

Large round, shallow bowl with four legs. Ring of patina (yellowish stain from kava). Letters carved near edge of rim: WIPIYA. Two wedge-shaped cuts in rim above lug. Crack 12 cm long in rim.

Height 20 cm
Outside Diameter 71.5 cm
Credit Line Purchased from W. O. Oldman; Subscription of Herbert L. Clark in memory of Edward W. Clark, 1911
Other Number 22680 - Dealer's Number

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