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A Kali Hahapo headrest, Tonga, late 19th century. Placed under…
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A Kali Hahapo headrest, Tonga, late 19th century. Placed under the head or the back of a neck whilst sleeping. Carved fom a single piece of wood. This kali features a thin neck rest with a deep concavity. The two curved legs flare outwards towards the base. Remnants of a dark patina are observable at the underside of the kali. Height 15 cm, width 41.5 cm, depth 11 cm
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Tribal: S/E Asia, Oceania & Pacific