Samoan Contemporary Kava Bowl Candle Nut • Very soft four-way stretch

• Very soft four-way stretch fabric

his hands on his stomach and legs folded

the chanter or drummer would tie the puniu to the thigh and strike the drum in alternating and contrasting beats with the deep sounding pahu

Square pieces are approximately 15" high x 13" wide

this necklace makes a cultural statement

Samoan Contemporary Kava Bowl Candle Nut • Very soft four-way stretchIn the late 1920s a modern style of bowl was introduced. This style featured a change from cylindrical legs to flat, wide legs following the circumferenctial curve of the bowl. These legs were variously elaborated with notches, grooves and stepped shoulders. It is thought that this style change shortened production time. Originally this style was made for tourists who were charged so much per leg. Over time they became the standard type of bowl