Turkana. <em>Headrest</em>, late 19th or early 20th century. Wood, leather, 5 1/8 x 6 3/4 x 3 1/4 in. (13 x 17.1 x 8.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1922, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund, 22.376. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.22.376_threequarter_PS5.jpg)

Headrest

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

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