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Headrest (kali), Fijian artist, 18th or 19th century, Bamboo, wood, sennit?, varnish
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Fijian artist

Headrest (kali)

Fijian artist · Fijian artist · 18th or 19th century

Medium
Bamboo, wood, sennit?, varnish
Dimensions
6 1/8 x 6 x 26 in. (15.6 x 15.2 x 66.1 cm)
Accession
1547:1983
Credit line
Bequest of Morton D. May
Culture
Fijian artist
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