Fijian Turtle Kava Bowl

Fijian Tanoa - kava bowl in the form of a turtle resting on…
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Fijian Tanoa - kava bowl in the form of a turtle resting on eight legs, pierced hole to head with attached fibre binding, reddish brown patina, length 52 cm, width 39 cm

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  • Patination / Patina - In broad terms, patination refers to the exterior surface appearance of the timber, the effect of fading caused by exposure to sunlight and air over the course of a century or more, changing the piece to a soft, mellow colour.

    As patina is very difficult to replicate, it is one of the most important guides to determining the age of furniture.

    Patina is also the term applied to the bloom or film found on old bronzes due to oxidisation.

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