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A Fijian neck rest

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19th century, standing on a low rectangular base, the gently curving pillow supported by a circular projection from the base, with old collection label on the underside, dark, smooth patina. Ht. 5 1/2, lg. 15 3/4, wd. 3 3/4 in. Provenance: Private collection, Santa Fe, NM; Adam Prout, Didbrook, U.K.

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A Fijian neck rest

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Estimate $1,200-$1,800Apr 2, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT

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Native American PreColumbian Tribal, Fine Art

Apr 02, 2026 12:00 PM EDT

Santa Fe, NM, United States

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