Fijian Kava Bowl
Fijian Islands, South Pacific
Late 19th century
Used for the preparation of Kava.
Of typical form with pierced carrying lug.
Kava was a mildly intoxcating drink the preparation of which involved elaborate ritualistic procedure when used in formal ceremonies where it played an important part.
diameter 60 cm (23.5 in)
Provenance: collected by S.R. Admiral D.W. Hewitt while serving on HMS Powerful