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Arts of Africa

Headrest

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1 of 10

Caption

Nupe. Headrest, 20th century. Wood., 5 x 4 1/4 x 8 1/4in. (12.7 x 10.8 x 21cm). Brooklyn Museum, Carll H. de Silver Fund, 1993.102.1. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Arts of Africa

Culture

Nupe

Title

Headrest

Date

20th century

Geography

Place made: Nigeria

Medium

Wood.

Classification

Furniture

Dimensions

5 x 4 1/4 x 8 1/4in. (12.7 x 10.8 x 21cm)

Credit Line

Carll H. de Silver Fund

Accession Number

1993.102.1

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Artists and makers

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29 works in the collection