Kali

Description:

Kali Bitu. Bamboo Kali. Headrest. This kali bitu is made from composite materials and consists of a long cylindrical segment of bitu (bamboo) for the tolo ni kali (body of the kali), two triangular yava ni kali (support yava ni kali) made of kau (wood), and magimagi (coconut sennit) lashing securing the components together. The bitu slightly curved in a concave manner with incisions along the top surface. It is naturally sealed at both ends an...

Display date:

Made: Unknown

Location:

Vanua Levu

Collections:

Auckland Museum Collections Online

Content partner:

Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira

Availability:

Not specified