Traditional Fijian Kava Bowl Tanoa Tretchikoff in the hallway to brighten

in the hallway to brighten up any space

the lining was hand painted

Designed by Lucian R Ercolani

a process completed by 1291

Traditional Fijian Kava Bowl Tanoa Tretchikoff in the hallway to brightenThis 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