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headrest

human history
  • Other Name

    kali (Tongan)

  • Description

    Kali. Headrest. Kali are wooden pillows or headrests that are placed under the head or nape of the neck whilst sleeping or lying down. There are different types of kali that vary in construction as well as the materials used. This kali is carved from toa wood (ironwood) the headrest itself is straight, rectangular and long in shape. on the underside, at either end, there are two circular wooden ring protrusions. The hole allows for each leg to be inserted and secured.

    The legs are also carved from wood and are triangular shaped.

  • Place
    Tonga/Pacific
  • Accession Number
    1956.105.2
  • Accession Date
    19 Jul 1956
  • Other Id

    34681 (ethnology)

  • Department

    Pacific

headrest, 1956.105.2, 34681, Cultural Permissions Apply

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  • headrest, 1956.105.2, 34681, Cultural Permissions Apply
  • headrest, 1956.105.2, 34681, Cultural Permissions Apply
  • headrest, 1956.105.2, 34681, Cultural Permissions Apply
  • headrest, 1956.105.2, 34681, Cultural Permissions Apply
  • headrest, 1956.105.2, 34681, Cultural Permissions Apply
  • headrest, 1956.105.2, 34681, Cultural Permissions Apply
  • headrest, 1956.105.2, 34681, Cultural Permissions Apply
  • headrest, 1956.105.2, 34681, Cultural Permissions Apply
  • headrest, 1956.105.2, 34681, Cultural Permissions Apply
  • headrest, 1956.105.2, 34681, Cultural Permissions Apply
  • headrest, 1956.105.2, 34681, Cultural Permissions Apply

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