Headrest

Description

Headrest with cylindrical central support flanked on either side by two female figures on circular base, of carved wood : Africa, Central Africa, Congo River, 19th century

Museum reference

A.1902.314

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Headrest

Production information

Unknown
Congo River, Central Africa

Date

19th century

Materials

Wood, Brass

Physical description

Wood

Exhibitions

• Patterns of Life (29 Jul 2011)
  National Museum of Scotland

On display

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