SMALL SOUTHERN AFRICAN CARVED WOOD HEADREST

Africa, Southern Africa, Zulu people, ca. mid 20th century CE. A fine, carved-wood headrest of elegant form used to protect intricate coiffures that convey the status, age, and gender of the wearer. S

African art carved wood headrest pillow. Crafted of a sturdy light weight wood. Used by Boni northeastern Kenya and southern Somalia and Somali nomads. Featuring inscribed interlace patterns.Dimension

Two traditional carved African neckrests / headrests and two small stools, associated with the Nilotic or Pokot ethnic groups of Uganda / Kenya. Variously designed with metal and leather fragments. H.

TWO VINTAGE EAST AFRICAN CARVED WOOD HEADRESTS, POSSIBLY SOMALIAN, EARLY 20TH CENTURY, each with a flat ovoid headrest with upturned ends raised on two curved supports and tapering circular bases, the

Possibly a shrine or fetish figure. Elongated head with large, bulging eyes. Simply carved with arms against the body, hands clasping belly, no legs. Encrusted with organic material, suggesting ritual

Second half 20thC. This mask features an iron nose ring and a cowrie shell hanging from the nose. String used for the beard. The entire mask measures approx. 18" including the hair. No breaks or repai

One curved, the other straight. Largest: 8.5" H X 15" L X 6" D. Both with old losses.

3 African Carved Wood Headrests. Largest size: 12.25'' x 10.75'' x 6.25'' (31 x 27 x 16 cm). Note: This is a NO RESERVE auction. Bidding on all lots will start at $50.

3 Antique African Carved Wood Headrests: 1) Headrest, Boni Or Somali People, Mid/Late 19th C. Size: 7.25"H x 6"W x 2"D (18.5 x 15.5 x 5 cm); 2) Headrest, Oromo People (Ethiopia), 19th C. Size: 5"H x 1

TWO PIECES OF AFRICAN TRIBAL ARTAfrica, 20th century. East African carved wood headrest, Oromo People, Kenya together with a West Africa wrought iron figural horse (possibly Dogon) grease lamp. Headre

4 African carved wood headrests: one Kambatta Arussi from Ethiopia; 2 Karamojong from Northern Uganda/Kenya; one Oromo from Ethiopia. Early/mid 20th c. Sizes: 1) 6'' x 6'' x 5'' (15 x 15 x 13 cm); 2)

SMALL ANTIQUE AFRICAN CARVED WOOD FIGURINE - Unusual design; has hole in top of head, possibly for incense; carved wood ; Condition - Good condition, details slightly worn ; Measures: 4.75"H x 1.75"W

Ca. mid 20thC. Four Ethiopian tribal African carved and incised wood headrests. In good overall condition, see photos for specifics on condition. Largest headrest measures approx. 8 1/4" x 8". Smalles

Ca. first half 20thC. Very good with no apparent breaks or repairs. Shows age-appropriate patina wear with dark stains, along with minor rubs. The surface needs to be cleaned (as you can see in the pi

SMALL ANTIQUE AFRICAN CARVED WOOD FIGURINE - Unusual design; has hole in top of head, possibly for incense; carved wood ; Measures: 4.75"H x 1.75"W x 1.75"D

AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY AFRICAN TRIBAL CARVED WOOD HEAD REST with zig zag decoration. 17 cm x 12 cm.

AN UNUSUAL EARLY 20TH CENTURY AFRICAN TRIBAL CARVED WOOD HEAD REST of figural form. 33 cm x 28 cm.

AN AFRICAN TRIBAL CARVED WOOD HEAD REST. 19 cm x 22 cm.

All Ca. early to mid 20thC. Good with age-appropriate wear including cracks and edge wood losses. The largest piece has an interior section missing. Retains rich original patina. The largest piece mea

Ca. early to mid 20thC. Good with age cracks and some wood loss. Retains original rich dark patina. Ex-Nooter coll.

Kuba peoples style carved wood headrest, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa, 20th century. Approximate size 4"H. PROVENANCE: From the estate of Dr. Philip Gould, New York

Ca. mid 20thC. Very good with no major breaks, losses or repairs. Appears to be original patina. We believe this to be a Turkana headrest purchased by Mr. Nooter Kenya 1981.

African Small Carved Wood Mask with Cowrie Shells. 9 inches H x 5 W.

Chokwe Peoples, thumb piano, ex Wright, 19th/20th c., Central/Southern Africa, carved and patinated wood and iron Mbira, on custom stand, 8"h x 5.5"w (piano), 8.25"h x 5.5"w x 2"d (on stand) Provenanc