H x W x D: 14.3 x 12.1 x 6.7 cm (5 5/8 x 4 3/4 x 2 5/8 in.)
Type:
Decorative Arts
Geography:
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Date:
Mid-20th century
Label Text:
Compare this used but rather ordinary carved headrest with 86-12-14 attributed to the workshop of the Master of Mulongo. All headrests help preserve elaborate hairstyles and suggest a degree of status, however some are more functional than masterpieces of figural carving.
Description:
Wood single support headrest on square base
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