Kali

human history

Kali. Headrest. Carved from kau (wood), consisting of a rest 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, each are a horse shoe shape sitting on round feet at the base. One foot has a noticeable crack in it. Scratches are visible on the surface of the kali. Reddish brown in colour.

Nama tāpiringa: 1958.57.41 Whakahounga o Mua: 20 Sept 2018
Ingoa Kē

Headrest (English)

Accession Number

1958.57.41

Rā Tāpiringa

27 May 1958

Tohu Tuakiri Kē

35291 (ethnology)

Wāhanga

Pacific

Uiuitia Tirohanga API
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headrest, 1958.57.41, 35291, Photographed by Andrew Hales, digital, 08 May 2017, Cultural Permissions Apply
headrest, 1958.57.41, 35291, Photographed by Andrew Hales, digital, 08 May 2017, Cultural Permissions Apply Cultural Permissions Apply
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