Neckrest
Zimbabwe, Shona
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Provenance
Canadian Private CollectionTaille
H: 15 cm
L: 16,5 cm
H: 5.9 inch
L: 6.5 inch
Description
wood, brown patina, three-parted base, elaborate carved support with zig-zagged and circle-shaped carvings in relief, supporting a hollowed pillow, min. dam., slight traces of abrasion;
the Shona and related Tsonga-speaking groups created some classic forms of African neckrests.The patina is the natural result of polished wood saturated with hair oil.