Headrest ‘kali hahapo’

Tonga

This headrest was made in the early 20^th century, but they are still essential gifts at weddings and funerals in Tonga. Marriage and exchange systems have connected Tonga, Fiji and Samoa for hundreds of years.

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• The next gift and exchange object in this section is: Samoan / Fijian barkcloth
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