Double Neck Rest - Kuba, Democratic Republic Of Congo - Late 19th Century
DOUBLE HEADREST
Kuba, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Late 19th – early 20th century
Wood
H: 15; W: 48; D: 9 cm
Solid wood with a rectangular base supporting a double headrest: two pairs of square columns joined to form an openwork diamond shape support two convex panels, decorated with incised fine geometric patterns known as idyaak’l iwoot.
Bibliography:
A similar example is reproduced in the book *La tête dans les étoiles, Appuis-nuque d’Afrique et d’ailleurs* by Pierre Loos, Thomas Bayet and Sophie Caltaux, p.42.
Kuba, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Late 19th – early 20th century
Wood
H: 15; W: 48; D: 9 cm
Solid wood with a rectangular base supporting a double headrest: two pairs of square columns joined to form an openwork diamond shape support two convex panels, decorated with incised fine geometric patterns known as idyaak’l iwoot.
Bibliography:
A similar example is reproduced in the book *La tête dans les étoiles, Appuis-nuque d’Afrique et d’ailleurs* by Pierre Loos, Thomas Bayet and Sophie Caltaux, p.42.
220 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Tribal Art
Condition: Excellent condition
Reference (ID): 1727047
Availability: In stock
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