"Neck Support - Bena Lulua, Zaire - Late 19th – Early 20th Century"
NECK REST Bena Lulua, Zaire
Late 19th – early 20th century
Wood
H.: 13.5; W.: 12.5; Th.: 8 cm
Single piece of wood with red patina, square base with slightly flared foot, ringed three times. Curved tray engraved with diagonal woven patterns on the sides.
Bears an old handwritten collection number: 49.
Bibliography:
It is reproduced in the book Afrique. L'art des formes by Marc Ginzberg, p.31.
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