Beautifully worn Yaqona bowl - Definte signs of use, adze carved, deep red brown patina. Used in ceremonies to make Yaqona, 

Yaqona - made from from the roots of the pepper plant , Piper methysticum. 

" chewed, grated or pounded yaqona root is mixed with water in a bowl and the drink is served in coconut shell cups. the presentation and procedure of yaqona is an important customary procedure.."

Ref. " The Fiji Journals of Baron Anatole Von Hügel 1875-1877 P461- Note 9.

Jane Roth and Stephen Hooper

£3300