Tongan Neck Rest, Kali

Tongan Neck Rest, Kali, 19th century, hardwood, a large example, the typical shallow "M" form, hahapo, carved from one piece of wood, ht. 6 1/2, lg. 16 in.

Provenance: Leo and Lillian Fortess collection, Honolulu, Hawaii; Pierre Langlois, Paris, France.

Exhibitions: Oceanic Art, Hawaiian Art Academy, Honolulu, 1967, number 44.
Estimate $2,500-3,500

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