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Early 20th C. Africa Dinka Wood Headrest - Reptilian

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Early 20th C. Africa Dinka Wood Headrest - Reptilian

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Description

Africa, Sudan, Dinka Peoples, ca. 1st half of 20th century CE. Lovely carved wooden headrest in abstract animal form - actually reptilian. Long thin medium-colored wood with distinct "saddle" head support, enhanced with added brass tacks and braided cord. Has the most marvelous silky patina from years of use! Size: 26.25" L x 10.5" H (66.7 cm x 26.7 cm)

Provenance: private collection of the late Peter Arnovick, San Francisco, California, USA

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Great overall patina, intact and excellent

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Early 20th C. Africa Dinka Wood Headrest - Reptilian

Name: Early 20th C. Africa Dinka Wood Headrest - Reptilian
SKU: 55221775
Price: 700 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $1,000 - $1,500

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