Details
- Dimensions
- 7ʺW × 2ʺD × 7ʺH
- Styles
- African
- Traditional
- Tribal
- Period
- Early 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- Congo
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Old native repairs and wear with patina commensurate with age and use. Old native repairs and wear with patina commensurate with age and use. less
- Description
- Beautifully carved headrest from the Luba people in central Africa. Couple joining arms and supporting the curved top standing on … more Beautifully carved headrest from the Luba people in central Africa. Couple joining arms and supporting the curved top standing on a plinth base with geometric hatching. Headrests were used throughout Africa not only for practical purposes, but to protect elaborate hairstyles. This piece was carved by a talented individual and bears signs of indigenous use. Old inventory label to underside. From an old American collection. Dating pre 1940 less
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