18th C. Hawaiian Stone Bowl...

hawaii area pacific label collection south mo'orea fatu hiva polynesia hanavave edwige stone bowl stating tattooing basin village volcanic mortar base shallow petite object private acquired stable curved ex-pavadua condition smoothness hawaiian presenting ovoid body rounded lovely hues mottled gray taupe antique tool boasts remarkably size suggest likely used mixing culture 1986 cultural patrimony code 2600 chapter guaranteed accompany handle shipping pavadua discoloration commensurate hand-carved embellished smooth tattoo utilitarian covering described authenticity winning worldwide in-house nicks/chips scratches intriguing naturally interior stone's dyes excellent provenance items legal buy/sell statute money certificate bids ship convenience 159506 6-9-86 miniscule edges small nice 18th century buldozing