Headrest

Artist:Mbala

Medium: Wood

Geograhical Locations:

• Kwango Region, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Dates:early 20th century

Dimensions: 5 1/2 x 4 in. (14.0 x 10.0 cm)

Collections:

• Arts of Africa

Accession Number: 22.1388

Catalogue Description:
Carved headrest with a circular base and rectangular top supported by a caryatid figure. The female figure's hands hold sides of the top, her legs extend beyond her hips. CONDITION: Cracked, lightly polished surface.

Brooklyn Museum