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Region:
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Melanesia
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CCountry:
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Fiji
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Island Group or Local Origin:
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Fiji
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Category:
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Ceremonial
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Size:
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l5"
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| Contemporary version of very old style dish originally used before Western contact by local priests to drink kava from before human sacrifice. When converted to Christianity these priests often gave the dishes to missionaries. Vessi wood, dark color obtained from rubbing with leaves. | ||
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