Lot 0169A

Neck rest - Wood - Luba - Congo DRC

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Item Details

Description

Great LUBA neck rest, from D.R. Congo. Beautiful carved figure with a good patina.

The wooden neck rest is widely used by women to protect their hairdo. When they lie on the support with their neck, there is no weight on the hair which allows the hairdo to stay intact.

Provenance: Manfred Sch?fer collection, gallery owner Ulm, Germany.

Object

Neck rest

Ethnic group:

Luba

Country:

DR Congo

Material:

Wood

Period:

Mid 20th century

Sold with stand:

No

Dimensions:

22x13x12 cm

Weight:

550 gram

Condition:

Good condition, used with some signs of wear

Reserve: $150.00

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