Kali

human history

Kali. Headrest. Carved from kau (wood), consisting of a long rectangular flared bar, pentagonal in cross section, atop a circular support with a rectangular base. All from one block of kau. Dark reddish brown colour. Surface is highly polished. Two corners of the rectangular base are chipped. Evidence of insect borer small holes seen on the top surface of the rest.

Nama tāpiringa: 1924.139 Whakahounga o Mua: 20 Sept 2018
Ingoa Kē

Headrest (English)

Wāhi
Fiji
Accession Number

1924.139

Rā Tāpiringa

03 Jul 1924

Tohu Tuakiri Kē

8762 (ethnology)

Wāhanga

Pacific

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