Headrest, Fiji Islands Length: 34.5 cm Bamboo, wood, and coconut fibers. Used while sleeping to preserve the elaborate hairstyles of high-ranking men, this bamboo headrest is a testament to the ingenuity of Fijian artisans. Its lightweight and functional design illustrates the care taken with everyday objects, whose elegance lies in the simplicity of their forms. Provenance: Anthony Meyer, Paris. See: Bonhams, New York, November 11, 2019, lot 5 for a comparable piece.