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What is a kava bowl used for?

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What is a kava bowl used for?
Kava bowls are used to make a sedative drink by crushing the roots of the kava plant and blending them with water. The deepest bowls are used in traditional welcoming rituals to serve the drink.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
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A Fine Fijian Chief’s ‘Yaqona’ or Kava Bowl
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A Fine Fijian Chief’s ‘Yaqona’ or Kava Bowl Carved of vesi wood with traces of old residue
Category

Antique 19th Century Fijian Tribal Art

Materials

Natural Fiber, Wood

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