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Turkana Tribal Wood Headrest, Stylized Human Form, African Beaded Attachments

$1,560
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£1,184.54
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€1,354.62
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CA$2,179.55
CA$2,724.4320% Off
A$2,424.13
A$3,030.1620% Off
CHF 1,265.81
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MX$29,499.10
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NOK 16,166.27
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About the Item

Turkana or Pokot people's tribal carved wood headrest, stylized human form, early 20th century, Kenya, African. Headrest from Kenya with attached leather, beads, buttons and a metal finger knife. Great sculpture from all angles with some sense of human form of figure with hands on hips. Measures: 7 5/8 x 4 1/4 x 2 inches. On stand 9 1/2 inches. Provenance, old CA state collection.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.63 in (19.39 cm)Width: 4.25 in (10.8 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
  • Style:
    Tribal (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Early 20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading. Wear and polish from traditional use.
  • Seller Location:
    Point Richmond, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: SM1042851stDibs: LU1778232922292

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