Kali ni Bitu

human history

Kali. Headrest. A kali consisting of a rest shaped from a dark brown segment of bitu (bamboo) that is long, and cylindrical in shape and round in section. Lashed with magimagi (coconut sennit) to the underside of the rest are two supports carved from kau (wood), each are a horse shoe shape sitting on round feet at the base. Dark brown in colour. Polished surface.

Nama tāpiringa: 1925.146 Whakahounga o Mua: 20 Sept 2018
Ingoa Kē

Headrest (English)

Wāhi
Fiji
Accession Number

1925.146

Rā Tāpiringa

06 Mar 1925

Tohu Tuakiri Kē

14189 (ethnology)

Wāhanga

Pacific

Uiuitia Tirohanga API
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headrest, 1925.146, 14189, Photographed by Andrew Hales, digital, 08 May 2017, Cultural Permissions Apply
headrest, 1925.146, 14189, Photographed by Andrew Hales, digital, 08 May 2017, Cultural Permissions Apply Cultural Permissions Apply
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