Zemanek-Münster

Neckrest

R. D. Congo, Luba
Vendu 1 500 €
Provenance
O. M., Belgium
Didier Claes, Brussels, Belgium
Taille
H: 17 cm
L: 12 cm
H: 6.7 inch
L: 4.7 inch

Description

light brown wood, pokerwork, a slightly vaulted pillow with carved decor on both sides, good condition;
neckrests served as a kind of pillow, which should preserve the elaborate coiffures at night; they also identified their owner concerning his rank and clan membership.


Littérature comparée

Nettleton, Anitra, African Dream Machines, p. 165, ill. 123

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