Kanoa, print L72, by Dietrich Varez. “Kanoa” means bowl in Hawaiian. Large bowls of this type were used in ‘awa (kava) ceremonies where the participants sat in a circle around the bowl according to rank, with the highest ranking closest to the kana. ‘Awa is a narcotic beverage used both ceremonially and medicinally.
Dimensions: 9″ x 12″ , 12″ x 16″, 18″ x 24″, 30″ x 40″
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