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Appui-nuque kali, Îles Tonga — Kali Neckrest, Tonga Islands
Appui-nuque kali, Îles Tonga

Kali Neckrest, Tonga Islands

A kali neckrest from the Tonga Islands, designed as a functional yet artistic headrest used in traditional Tongan culture.

Spotted At
Auction House · Sotheby's

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Provenances

July 3, 2023

Estimate: $8,000 – $12,000

Lot 19

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Appui-nuque kali, Îles Tonga, Kali Neckrest, Tonga Islands

A kali neckrest from the Tonga Islands, designed as a functional yet artistic headrest used in traditional Tongan culture.

Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Pacific Islander, Functional Art, Carved, Oceanic Artifact, Traditional, Tonga Islands, Neckrest, Sculptural, Tongan, Cultural Artifact, Kali, Utilitarian, Organic Forms