The Dealer is responsible for packing, preparing and delivering any item you purchase from them personally. All the dealers that are a part of Peter Petrou Works of Art are experienced at running and managing such affairs and will have a range of preferred couriers and reliable methods on hand to ensure your purchase arrives on time, as quoted and in the condition it was sold.
For an International delivery quote, simply use 'Expert Advice: Contact Dealer" stating the address where you'd like the item to be delivered.
Royal South Pacific Tribal Kava Bowl
Given to the previous owner as a gift by King Taufa'ahau IV of Tonga
Enquire for Price
(1 available)
EnquireRoyal South Pacific Tribal Kava Bowl
Late 19th to Early 20th Century
Diameter 81 cm ( 32 in )
The bowl was used for the preparation of Kava and is of typical form with pierced carrying lug and four legs. It is however particularly large as befits a gift from a King
Kava was a mildly intoxicating drink the preparation of which involved elaborate ritualistic procedure when used in formal ceremonies where it played an important part.
Provenance:
Given to the previous owner as a gift by King Taufa'ahau IV of Tonga
Bibliography:
Yalo i Viti: A Fiji Museum Catalogue by Fergus Clunie pub. 1986
1638/2943
Enquire for Price
(1 available)
Enquire