Artist:Turkana
Medium: Wood, leather
Geograhical Locations:
Dates:late 19th or early 20th century
Dimensions: 5 1/8 x 6 3/4 x 3 1/4 in. (13 x 17.1 x 8.3 cm)
Collections:
Accession Number: 22.376
Image: CUR.22.376_threequarter_PS5.jpg,
Catalogue Description: Headrest with top that is a long four-sided polished piece of wood, slightly concave and curved at the ends. Ends are decorated with rows of chisel marks. The top lies on a central oval-shaped post. On one side of the post there are two large holes, one on the top and one on the bottom. Through the holes, a leather carrying strap is fastened. The post sits on a slightly raised oval base decorated with chiseled geometric motifs. Headrest has a warm patina. Condition: Good