Paradisegypsy
P.O. Box 2189
Apia, Samoa
Tel. +685 21870
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These
are graceful, handcarved wooden traditional headrests called an 'ALUGA or
ALI in the Samoan language. In olden times, Headrests were used while sleeping
only in the 3 South Pacific island countries of Samoa, Tonga and Fiji. This
Ali has beautifully carved traditional designs on both front and back (may not
be exactly identical to the photo). They are made from local ironwood trees
and are therefore heavy in weight.
The following was written in a mid-1800's publication by Edward Dodd: "Since
the head was the most sacred part of the body, the residence of the man's mana,
it was desirable that the head's support be appropriately individual and well-designed.
Headrests are most common in western Polynesia". Headrests
were important personal possessions and it was deemed an insult to touch one
without the owner's permission.
Prices: 1st Ali is made from local teak wood. It measures 14" long,
6" high and 4-1/2" wide and is $80.00 plus shipping.
The 2nd Ali is 14" long, 5" wide and 5" high at the sides. It is $55.00
plus shipping.
Paradisegypsy
P.O. Box 2189, Apia, Samoa
Tel. +685 21870
Email: info@paradisegypsy.com
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