Identifier:
113887
Description:
Hollowed gourd with holes covering the bottom half. Across the middle and the top are two carved lines.;This is most likely a kava strainer. Kava (or 'ava) is a drink made from the kava root, which has several medicinal and mild psychoactive properties. It remains important in ritual and societal life in many Pacific cultures, including the Samoan Islands. Strainers are used to separate the final liquid from the pounded root and other remains, before drinking. Identified by Carol S. Ivory, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department of Fine Arts, Washington State University--Pullman; tel: 509.335.7043.;This is most likely a kava strainer. Kava (or 'ava) is a drink made from the kava root, which has several medicinal and mild psychoactive properties. It remains important in ritual and societal life in many Pacific cultures, including the Samoan Islands. Strainers are used to separate the final liquid from the pounded root and other remains, before drinking.
Date:
circa 1895
Materials:
Carved, Gourd
Dimensions:
3" h
Current Location Status:
In Storage
Collection Tier:
Tier 2
Source:
Gift Of Estate Of Mrs. Daniel Mccoy
Related Entity:
Estate of Mrs. Daniel McCoy (donor)
Related Place:
American Samoa
