A Pokot Neckrest, "ngachar"

Nackenstütze, "ngachar" Pokot, Kenia Ohne Sockel / without base Holz. H 21,5 cm. Provenienz: Schweizer Privatsammlung, Basel. Sich mit reizvollen Objekten zu umgeben, ist seit jeher ein wesentlic

wood, rich brown to blackish brown patina, a long-legged animal as cariatid figure for a slightly vaulted pillow, rising from massive rectangular base, slightly dam., abrasion of paint H: 14 cm; B: 12

wood, light and blackish brown patina, four strong legs supporting an overbroad pillow, tapering projection in the middle, carved with flat triangular decor, slightly dam., abrasion; Zulu and Swasi so

SEPIK RIVER NECKREST PAPUA NEW GUINEA, LATE 19TH – EARLY 20TH CENTURY carved wood, snail shell and vegetal fibre, with relief carved ancestor masks to the ends, the reverse with incised design a

A Dinka neckrest. South Sudan, East/Central Africa. 20th century. Wood and brass tacks. 9 1/2" x 18 1/2" x 6 1/4". Provenance: S.C. Ghysels, Belgium. Private New York Collection.

heavy wood, geometrical decorH: 14 cm; L: 49,5 cm, H: 5,5 inch; L: 19,5 inchProvenance:Dieter Schaffner, Groß-Gerau, GermanyContinent: Africa

SOUTH SUDAN Large & Beautifull DINKA Neckrest Beautiful patina of use This type of headrest would represent a stylized two-headed animal Characteristics: TYPE OF OBJECT: Neckrest Headrest ETHNICAL GRO

Appui-nuque maintenu par trois piliers, deux arches latérales et un pilier central rectangulaire agrémenté d'une mosaïque de perles de traite. Ils reposent sur un piédestal discoïdale. Bois dur,

Nackentütze (?) Sepik, Papua-Neuguinea Ohne Sockel / without base Holz. H 11 cm. L 80 cm. Provenienz: Martin Gross (1922-2017), Biel (1968 erworben). Mit Inventarnummer versehen. CHF 100 / 200 EUR 86

Caryatid neckrest Luba peoples D.R.Congo, Central Africa Early-mid 20th century Wood with blackened surface and shiny patina Dims: In very fine condition with old, slightly abraded areas along the hig

Gurage people, Ethiopia, Early 20th C. Wood with metal and fiber, deep, dark, oily patina, 5.50"H x 6.25" W. Private collection, NY and FL Please note that this lot has a confidential reserve. When yo

Nackenstütze Äthiopien Ohne Sockel / without base Holz. H 13 cm. B 19 cm. Provenienz: Peter Stettler (1939-1998) und Erica Stettler-Schnell (geb. 1940). Nackenstützen dienten nebst der Grundfunktio

Eastern Africa Beautifull Neckrest According to its former owner, this neckrest comes from "Karamajo" (Northern Uganda) We can find similar ones among the Dinka an Shilluck in South Sudan, in Kenya an

Hand carved wood stool, Pokot peoples, Kenya, mid 20th century, having a circular top rising on tripod legs with flattened feet, 6.25"h x 5.5"dia.

Nackenstütze, "telle tumo" Tellem, Mali Ohne Sockel / without base Holz. H 9 cm. L 22 cm. Provenienz: Gérald Minkoff (1937-2009) und Muriel Olesen (1948-2020), Genf. Sich mit reizvollen Obje

Title: Luba neckrest - DRC ex-Zaïre - African Art Tribal Art Date/Period: Second half 20th century Origin: DRC ex-Zaïre Dimension: 7,87 Inch Materials: wood Weight: 1,76 Pounds Item type: Ne

Title: Luba neckrest - DRC ex-Zaïre - African Art Tribal Art Date/Period: Second half 20th century Origin: DRC ex-Zaïre Dimension: 6,3 Inch Materials: wood Weight: 1,54 Pounds Item type: Nec

Nackenstütze Baloi, Ngombe, DR Kongo Ohne Sockel / without base Holz. H 18 cm. Provenienz: - Xavier Sallet, Paris. - Origine Expert, Paris (29.10.2017, Lot 391). - Schweizer Privatsammlung, Lausa

Nackenstütze Tansania (?) Ohne Sockel / without base Holz. H 16 m. B 15,5 cm. Provenienz: - lt. mündlicher Auskunft der Besitzer, Galerie Maria Wyss, Basel. - Peter E. His (1922-2005), Basel

Title: Luba neckrest - DRC ex-Zaïre - African Art Tribal Art Date/Period: Second half 20th century Origin: DRC ex-Zaïre Dimension: 7,87 Inch Materials: wood Weight: 1,32 Pounds Item type: Neck r

wood, dark brown patina, decorative tags, planar pillow, lateral struts carved with diaomond-shaped decor, min. dam., slight traces of abrasion H: 15 cm; L: 25,5 cm, H: 5,9 inch; L: 10,0 inch Provenan

Kopfstütze (Nackenstütze), "booratti" Oromo, Äthiopien Ohne Sockel / without base Holz. H 17 cm. B 21 cm. Provenienz: Christian Zingg (1956-2023), La Chaux-de-Fonds, Schweiz (2020). Sic

Elegant Old headrest used for sleeping and to protect elaborate coiffures from damage while sleeping. Pokot peoples, Kenya, Africa. The headrest measures 8 x 4.5 inches on custom mount. Provenance: Ex

Nackenstütze, "gyimme" Gurage, Äthiopien Ohne Sockel / without base Holz. H 15,5 cm. Provenienz: Schweizer Privatsammlung, Basel. Sich mit reizvollen Objekten zu umgeben, ist seit jeher ein