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Headrest / Neckrest From The Boni Tribe Somalia Late 19th Century African Art

About the Item

Superb antique tribal Headrest / Neckrest From The Boni Tribe Somalia Late 19th Century Tribe : Boni Country : Somalia Superb tribal headrest with small tribal repairs (see pictures) Museum quality ! Boni headrests are amongst the finest headrests that can be found in African Art collections. They have very fine decorations.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6.89 in (17.5 cm)Width: 6.11 in (15.5 cm)Depth: 2.76 in (7 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
    Somalia
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880-1900
  • Condition:
    Repaired: Very fine tribal repairs which add even more value to the item because the repairs were so finely done. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Leuven, BE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU8895241953502

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