Kali

human history

Kali. Headrest. Carved from kau (wood), consisting of a rest that is long, straight, 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. The matte surface of the kali has multiple fine scratches. The kali is a white-ish brown colour. Fairly heavy.

Whakahounga o Mua: 20 Sept 2018
Ingoa Kē

Headrest (English)

Tohu Tuakiri Kē

28316 (ethnology)

Wāhanga

Pacific

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headrest, 28316, Photographed by Andrew Hales, digital, 08 May 2017, Cultural Permissions Apply
headrest, 28316, Photographed by Andrew Hales, digital, 08 May 2017, Cultural Permissions Apply Cultural Permissions Apply
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