Headrest
Lau Islands (Macadru village, Matuku Island), Fiji, c. 1880
Carved wood (copper plate inscribed: “Makadru. Matuki Is. Fiji”
6” h x 12.13” w x 4.75” d (15.24 x 30.81 x 12.07 cm)
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An elegant example showing obvious Tongan influence. The Tongans were very influential in the Lau group in the 19th century.
