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A TONGA HEADREST
Kali hahapo
Carved from a single piece of wood, the curved and slightly waisted top on two curved supports with angled ridge at the base, dark patina
34cm. wide
Kali hahapo
Carved from a single piece of wood, the curved and slightly waisted top on two curved supports with angled ridge at the base, dark patina
34cm. wide
Provenance
Mailau, a matapule (a noble's ceremonial attendant or "talking chief"), a member of the Nimatapu ("Sacred hands"), the Royal undertakers
Special notice
Import VAT applies; the total amount payable is 127.5% of the hammer price.