Mataso Kavaman

$600.00

SKU: SK002 Categories: , , ,

Description

Today throughout Vanuatu Kava consumption is not only a social pastime but an important Kastom activity. In Kastom villages it remains an activity restricted solely to men. This, however, is not the case in Port Vila where women are free to consume the mild narcotic. In small doses kava induces an overall state of well-being, in larger quantities it can cause a state of overall numbness, disorientation and hallucinations. This state was often attained by chiefs and spiritual leaders in order to induce visions and communicate with the spirit world. Indeed, many traditional myths and visions throughout Vanuatu are based on its consumption.

 In this image, Saires Kalo, depicts the motif that represents, for him, the state induced whilst under the influence of Kava. As he says himself, “I am Kavaman, that’s why I draw Kavaman”.

 The winged figure represents the act of flying, a quality, which under the influence of kava he claims to experience. Wings and flight can also be seen as being representative of visions and the state of travel to and from other worldly dimensions

Print Friendly, PDF & Email

Additional information

Weight 1 kg
Dimensions 60 × 9 × 9 cm
Medium

Screenprint

Artist

Saires Kalo

Image Size

Paper Size

Published

Edition Size

45

Studio

Duck Print Limited Editions Wollongong, NSW

Printer

Tom Goulder

Types

Prints

Region

Vanuatu

Menu