H18.1806
6 in HIGH
(15.24 cm HIGH)
(15.24 cm HIGH)
Hawaiian Islands
Gift of Mrs. W. M. Kauffman
H18.1806
Gold Fever! The Lure and Legacy of the California Gold Rush. Jan. 24, 1998 - Oct. 31, 1999
Poi bowl of koa wood. Handmade of one piece of wood. Has eight legs four inches long
"Samoan kava bowl." (J. Nason 9/93)
"Kava bowl, not poi." (William Davenport, 2/95)
"Kava, or `ava, bowl. Not Hawaiian Islands, Samoa. Made of wood, but not koa wood. Eight round legs; flange but no cord for suspension. Does not show bluish patina from usage, but nicely carved and proportioned." (Roger Rose, 4/95)
Used: food preparation ~ food service ~ kava
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