Kali

human history

Kali. Headrest. Carved from kau (wood), consisting of a long rectangular bar rest atop an inverted U-shaped support with a rectangular base. All from one piece of kau (wood). Slightly lopsided balance (the rest). Reddish brown colour. Surface is smooth and highly polished. "MILIANA M MTAI" [?] incised on the underside of the base of the kali.

Nama tāpiringa: 1942.99 Whakahounga o Mua: 20 Sept 2018
Ingoa Kē

Headrest (English)

Wāhi
Fiji
Accession Number

1942.99

Rā Tāpiringa

12 Nov 1942

Tohu Tuakiri Kē

26601 (ethnology)

Wāhanga

Pacific

Uiuitia
6 Mātātuhi
Kali, 1942.99, 26601, Photographed by Andrew Hales, digital, 10 May 2017, Cultural Permissions Apply
Kali, 1942.99, 26601, Photographed by Andrew Hales, digital, 10 May 2017, Cultural Permissions Apply Cultural Permissions Apply
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