Headrest on Four Pedestals

Southern Nguni

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Caption

Southern Nguni. Headrest on Four Pedestals, late 19th century. Wood, 11 1/2 x 2 3/4 x 4 7/8 in. (29.5 x 7.0 x 12.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, 00.89. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Arts of Africa

Title

Headrest on Four Pedestals

Date

late 19th century

Geography

Possible place made: South Africa

Medium

Wood

Classification

Furniture

Dimensions

11 1/2 x 2 3/4 x 4 7/8 in. (29.5 x 7.0 x 12.5 cm)

Credit Line

Brooklyn Museum Collection

Accession Number

00.89

Rights

Creative Commons-BY

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