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Artifact Number:
 02145

Object:
Bowl, awa
Tanoa ava

Material:
 Plant (wood, fiber)

Dimensions:
 41.8 x 41.8 x 18.6 cm

Origin:
 Samoa, Polynesia

Comments:
 Braided cordage strap strung thru 2 holes of lug, then wrapped under bowl, around 1 rear leg, & tethered to leg on right of lug. 4 LEGS. SAMOA. Kava residue in interior. Max rim width: 2.8 cm; bowl depth approx: 10.7 cm; avg leg circumference: 14.3 cm.

This object is associated with JS Emerson

Collection Name: JS Emerson Collection

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