Zemanek-Münster

Neckrest

Soudan, Dinka
Vendu 1 000 €
Provenance
Eduard Hess, Basel, Switzerland
Taille
H: 28,5 cm
L: 54 cm
H: 11.2 inch
L: 21.3 inch

Description

wood, shiny dark brown patina, vaulted pillow ending with two stylized animal heads, decorated with metal tags, plaited plant fibre cord for support, min. dam., traces of use;
neckrests were used as pillows and should preserve the elaborate coiffures at night. They identified their owner concerning rank and membership to a certain clan.


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