Early Twentieth-Century South African Headrest
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This fine early twentieth-century headrest, from the Zulu culture in South Africa, was previously
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Early 20th Century South African Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Hardwood
Zulu Headrest
Zulu Wood Double Head Rest Stylized Human Figure, South Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Zulu carved wood double headrest with stylized human figure in middle, from South Africa. In
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Mid-20th Century South African Tribal Tribal Art
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African Tribal Antique Zulu Headrest Neck Rest South Africa
Unavailable
H 5.91 in W 15.75 in D 3.15 in
African Tribal Antique Zulu Headrest Neck Rest South Africa
Located in London, GB
A fine Zulu head rest South Africa, A fine large Zulu hard wood neck rest, This Zulu neck rest is
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Antique Late 19th Century South African Tribal Art
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Zulu Headrest, South Africa
Located in New York, NY
An old and elegant late 19th century Zulu headrest. Headrests were used by men and women to protect
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Antique 19th Century South African Decorative Art
Materials
Wood
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Folk art refers to a genre of art that shares the creator’s traditions, offering not just an artistic display but an opportunity to learn about a culture. Vintage, new and antique folk art typically reflects a heritage or location. It can include utilitarian objects and handmade art as diverse as weather vanes, portraiture and paintings, carnival art, quilts and duck decoys.
American folk art is frequently valued because of the traditional skills involved, like weaving, hand-carving wood and even stonework. Many folk artists are self-taught, while some train as apprentices within their community. By using available materials and taking a personal approach to their creations, artists ensure each piece is unique and conveys a story. Native American folk art includes functional objects reflecting their heritage, such as baskets, textiles and wooden pieces.
During the Great Depression, artistic materials in America were hard to come by, so artisans used discarded wood from cigar boxes and shipping crates to make highly stylized, notched pieces — most often picture frames and boxes — that are today sought after by collectors. This folk art style is called tramp art and was popular from roughly 1870 until the 1940s.
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