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Rossini

132 - Kava bowl, Fiji Islands, Polynesia
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Estimate €500 - €800
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Description
Kava bowl, Fiji Islands, Polynesia Wood Approx. 45 x 16 cm. The tanoa, a large, circular, deeply curved vessel supported by four legs, features a classic design: the stylised head of a tortoise carved in high relief, with holes pierced through the eyes to thread ropes through, used to hang it when not in use. Residues of kava remain in the bottom of the bowl. An old collector’s label is affixed to the underside.
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About the sale CLASSICAL ART, Asian collection, antique paintings & works of art
Auction location
Auction time 11/04/2026 at 2:00 PM
Pictures credits: Contact the Auction House
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