Sojourn Vintage

Large Rare Polynesian Kava Bowl Hand-carved in early 1900s • 03

Name: Large Rare Polynesian Kava Bowl Hand-carved in early 1900s • 03
Brand: Sojourn Vintage
Price: 475.00 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

$475.00

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Antique Hand-carved 20th Century Polynesian Kava Bowl

These rare and stunning wooden kava bowls, called a tanoa fai'ava, were handmade in Samoa in the early-1900s and sourced during our recent sourcing trip to Hawaii. Carved from a single piece of wood, this bowl stands on twelve round legs with a rope looped through a hole on one side used for hanging when not in use. Kava bowls were originally used by Polynesian elders for ceremonial purposes to mix a sedative tea made from the roots of the kava plant. The kava plant was crushed to a fine powder, mixed with water, and that tea was used for sacred ceremonial or medicinal purposes. These bowls are a remarkable example of centuries-old craftsmanship and have become important symbols of Samoan hospitality. They are often still used for ceremonial tea or displayed as sculptural pieces of art.⁠⁠

⁠Whether your interior aesthetics be Wabi-Sabi, Contemporary, Mid-Century Modern, Global Eclectic, or Rustic Farmhouse to name a few, these Antique Kava Bowls will elevate and enrich any space.⁠⁠

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Dimensions: 16.5ʺ D × 7ʺ H

This listing is for the Antique Kava Bowl in the first images. The other two cava bowls featured in the last 4 images are available and sold separately.

This piece is in wonderful vintage condition, original condition unaltered. Wear is consistent with age and use.

A detailed video of the item is available upon request.

Review our Store Policies page for details regarding pick-up, delivery, and shipping options.

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Please review these terms before completing your purchase.

You will choose how you would like to receive your piece at checkout. After every purchase we will email you within two business days to begin coordinating. Timelines for pickup, delivery, and shipping vary by piece and by destination, and we will confirm those with you directly.

Pickup: Available by appointment in Mount Washington, Los Angeles 90065. After your order is placed, we will email the exact address and coordinate a time.

Furniture: Arrange your own mover, or we will send recommendations for trusted third-party delivery companies serving Los Angeles. For destinations outside Southern California, many of our customers have used U-Ship. Delivery companies are third-party and independent of Sojourn Vintage. Quotes, scheduling, liability, and payment are handled directly with them. Delivery costs are not included in your Sojourn Vintage order total.

Smalls and decor: We coordinate packing and shipping. We will contact you with the final cost, which is paid before your piece ships and is not included in your Sojourn Vintage order total. Local customers can choose pickup for smalls and decor.

If you have questions about pickup or delivery, email hello@sojournvintage.com before purchasing. We are glad to talk through the options or recommend one.

Full details are in our Store Policies.

All Sales Final

All sales are final. Every piece is sold as-is, and condition is described in full in each listing.

We are glad to send a detailed video walkthrough, additional photographs, or exact measurements before you purchase. Email hello@sojournvintage.com. In-person viewing in Mount Washington can be arranged by appointment when necessary.

Questions before you purchase? We are glad to talk through pickup and delivery options, or recommend the right one for your piece. Email hello@sojournvintage.com.