Polynesian Kava Bowl, Early-Mid 20th Century
Located in Warminster, GB
A tribal kava bowl carved from a single block of hardwood timber.
Category
Mid-20th Century Pacific Islands Tribal Decorative Bowls
Materials
Hardwood
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Vintage Carved Wood Fijian Turtle Kava Bowl
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare and remarkable very large vintage Fijian ceremonial kava bowl carved from the vesi tree or pacific teak in a turtle form with inscribed details and mother of pearl highlights.
Category
20th Century Fijian Tribal Decorative Bowls
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Teak
Antique Hand-Carved Stone Mortar for Kava and Herbs
Located in New York, NY
A traditional Mortar for preparing herbs like Kava. This item will add beauty, depth, and softness to your space and daily life.
Category
Vintage 1920s Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stone
KAVA Collection I – Walnut base with Dedar Upholstery – Modular Sofa
By VandaVee
Located in London, GB
This piece is part of our KAVA collection, a modular sofa system created for evolving interiors.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
20th Century Pacific Islander Samoan Fijian Hand Carved Wood Kava Bowl
Located in San Diego, CA
Measures 8" wide by 3 1/4" tall. Kava bowls are used for mixing a sedative drink made from the roots of the kava plant, which is crushed to a powder and then mixed with water.
Category
20th Century Samoan Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Antique Print of a Kava Ceremony on Tonga Tabu, c.1836
$302Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Print of a Kava Ceremony on Tonga Tabu, c.1836
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Die Ceremonie des Kava bei dem Häuptling Palu'. Old print depicting a Kava Ceremony on Tonga Tabu.
Category
Antique 19th Century Prints
Materials
Paper
KAVA Collection I – Walnut base with Dedar Upholstery – Modular Pouf
By VandaVee
Located in London, GB
Sarkooh I is presence without noise. A pouf that embodies stillness, balance, and support, it’s a grounding element in any room—modest in scale but rich in detail. The name Sarkooh ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
KAVA Collection II – Walnut Burl base with Dedar Upholstery – Modular Sofa
By VandaVee
Located in London, GB
This piece is part of our Koohdasht collection, a modular sofa system created for evolving interiors. Shown here as a single unit, it features a high gloss burl wood base. The swirli...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Poulaho, King of Tonga, Participating in a Kava Ceremony in the Friendly Islands
$128Sale Price|20% Off
Poulaho, King of Tonga, Participating in a Kava Ceremony in the Friendly Islands
Located in Langweer, NL
The engraving is titled "Poulaho, King of the Friendly Islands, Drinking Kava." It depicts a ceremonial scene with Poulaho, the King of the Friendly Islands (modern-day Tonga), parti...
Category
Antique 1780s Prints
Materials
Paper
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Samoan Kava Bowl
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Samoan Kava Bowl, also known as a "tanoa," is a traditional wooden vessel used for the preparation and consumption of kava for social and ceremonial gatherings.
Category
20th Century Tribal Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
20th Century Samoan Kava Bowl
Located in Chicago, IL
Kava bowls are used for mixing a sedative drink made from the roots of the kava plant, which is crushed to a powder and then mixed with water.
Category
20th Century Samoan Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
A Fine Fijian Chief’s ‘Yaqona’ or Kava Bowl
Located in London, GB
A Fine Fijian Chief’s ‘Yaqona’ or Kava Bowl Carved of vesi wood with traces of old residue deposits, with old ‘fibre’ tribal repair Wood, fibre Fiji 19th Century Size: 14cm high,...
Category
Antique 19th Century Fijian Tribal Art
Materials
Natural Fiber, Wood
Large Beautiful Kava Bowl Fiji
Located in Montecito, CA
Beautiful large Kava bowl with nice patina.
Category
Early 20th Century Decorative Bowls
19th C Footed Dark Kava Tanoa Bowl Handmade Fiji Oceanian
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Footed handcrafted Kava Tanoa bowl from Fiji. Displays a dark stain finish with reddish tones & signs of usage.
Category
Antique 19th Century Fijian Tribal Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Fine and Large Polynesian Kava Bowl or Tanoa from Fiji, Early 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A fine and large Fijian Kava bowl or tanoa Polynesia, early 19th century Overall with a very attractive dark brown patina and traces of usage.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Fijian Tribal Art
Materials
Hardwood
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Kava Kava For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic kava kava available at 1stDibs. Each kava kava for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wood and walnut. Find 4 options for an antique or vintage kava kava now, or shop our selection of 6 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect kava kava — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each kava kava bearing modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one kava kava that is appealing in its simplicity, but VandaVee and Schumacher produced versions that are worth a look.
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The average selling price for a kava kava at 1stDibs is $883, while they’re typically $133 on the low end and $11,100 for the highest priced.
Questions About Kava Kava
What is a kava bowl used for?
1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Kava 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.
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