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This graceful Traditional,Deep-Sided, Multi-legged Kava Tanoa/Bowl was handcarved from one piece of very dense hardwood (IFILELE tree wood) so is quite heavy. Large pieces of this quality of wood are becoming increasingly hard to get as the trees are very slow growing. It has the traditional straight sides and deep bowl. This type of many-legged kava tanoa is unique to the Country of Samoa and is much harder and more time-consuming to produce. There are skillfully handcarved traditional design patterns on the top lip and around the sides. It has a lovely grain to the wood on the inside of the bowl and has the dark luster patina from being buryed it in mud for a considerable time before the design was carved into it after which it was polished with a pig's tooth.
Other sizes and designs may be available. This item is available by Special Order only, please allow 3 to 4 weeks for delivery. This item ships directly from Samoa so shipping costs may vary.
