Luba - neckrest, hoofdsteun DR Congo - Sold
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- Description
- Luba
| Type of artwork | Ethnographic art |
| Period | 1945 to 1999 |
| Technique | Wood |
| Style | African |
| Subject | Utensil |
| Dimensions | 21 x 21 x 10 cm (h x w x d) |
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Beautifully old used and beautifully patinated neckrest or headrest. A Luba person sitting on an animal. In very original and reasonable condition. dating mid 20th century. Throughout Africa, wooden headrests served as pillows, to preserve the complex hairstyles that required a lot of work and to ensure the freshness of the head during sleep. The dynamic position, the subtly chiseled features and the spectacular cascade haircut are features specific to a range of these headrests.
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| Condition | Good | ||||||||
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| Pick up | The work can be picked up on location. As a buyer you must bring your own packaging materials. The location is: Overloon, The Netherlands | ||||||||
| Shipment | Parcel post | ||||||||
| Price | Up to 5 kg.
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