Neckrest "musaw", end of the19th century · R. D. Congo, Yaka · ID: 3041078
Description
wood, shiny, middle brown patina, squatting caryatid figure with extremely elongated and strong arms, min. dam., cracks, slight traces of abrasion;
elaborate coiffures necessitate an object of traditional furniture as a headrest. When lying on one’s side, this small object supports the head just below the ear at the junction of neck and head. It is probable that most Yaka headrests had a charm packet inserted into a prepared cavity, or charms where otherwise attached. This served to protect the owner from malevolent influences while sleeping.
L’objet Neckrest “musaw”, end of the19th century avec l’ID d’objet 3041078 a fait partie de l’enchère 84th Tribal Art Auction en 5 novembre 2016 pour la dernière fois le Zemanek-Münster Hôtel des ventes et avait le numéro de lot 485.
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Expertise
Lucas Ratton, Paris 18 October 2012