Neck Support - Somali - First Half Of The 20th Century
HEADREST
Somali
First half of the 20th century
Wood and leather
H: 20; W: 24; D: 11 cm
Lightweight monoxyl wood with an ovoid base, an architecturally shaped, openwork column and a wide convex top, the ends of which are engraved with stylised geometric knots on the reverse.
Bibliography:
A similar example is reproduced in Odilon Audouin’s book *Neck Rests from the Horn of Africa*, p. 175.
Somali
First half of the 20th century
Wood and leather
H: 20; W: 24; D: 11 cm
Lightweight monoxyl wood with an ovoid base, an architecturally shaped, openwork column and a wide convex top, the ends of which are engraved with stylised geometric knots on the reverse.
Bibliography:
A similar example is reproduced in Odilon Audouin’s book *Neck Rests from the Horn of Africa*, p. 175.
160 €
Period: 20th century
Style: Tribal Art
Condition: Excellent condition
Reference (ID): 1727014
Availability: In stock
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