Kali

Description:

Kali. Headrest. A carved from kau (wood), consisting of a wide rectangular rest, slightly flared towards each end. A strengthening bar carved along the length of the underside of the rest. The rest is supported by two yava ni kali (support legs) of a stepped, quadrangular shape that each sit on an oval base or 'foot' of kau. Dark brown colour. Some fine scratching and wear on the surface of the kali."VE" and "USAIA" incised on the underside of...

Display date:

Made: Pre 1925; Acquired: 30 Apr 1925

Location:

Fijian

Collections:

Auckland Museum Collections Online

Content partner:

Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira

Availability:

Not specified