Tsonga Neckrest

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Carved wood neckrest "chidani / xhinkenhela" on two openwork saddle-shape legs supporting a rectangular pillow with curved ends. One corner of pillow chipped. Medium red-brown patina. 5"H. x 6-1/2"L.

Provenance: Long Island, N.Y. collection. Ex. collection of Nancy and John Hyde Devoe, NYC. and N.J., active 1950's - 1970's.

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