Three-Legged Dinka Head-Rest / Stool
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Three-Legged Dinka Head-Rest / Stool
About the Item
Carved from a single piece of wood, this head-rest is an example of 'found form', with a naturally grown branch specifically chosen because its shape (with smaller branches coming off the main stem to form the three feet) was suitable for making a head-rest. It consists of a horizontal seat across the top -- decorated with small roundels of bronze -- that tapers out and in slightly along its length, and has a concave upper surface. Three shorter branches protrude from the underside to form the legs.
The Dinka of northeast Africa typically make use of headrests of this type. The great British anthropologist Prof. Sir Michael Evans-Pritchard identifies a similar headrest made from a naturally forked branch as a köm.
- Dimensions:Height: 7 in (17.78 cm)Width: 18.5 in (46.99 cm)Depth: 7 in (17.78 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:early 20th century
- Condition:Worn in a most aesthetically-pleasing way. No damage, only patina.
- Seller Location:Los Angeles, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: 0607278091127
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