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Wood and Bound Leather Headrest. Pokot Culture, Kenya

$1,192.90

£870

€1,014.66

CA$1,633.49

A$1,816.22

CHF 948.33

MX$22,107.85

NOK 12,100.29

SEK 11,337.40

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About the Item

An early example of this form of Pokot headrest. Gently curved neck support with ridged underside, with two splayed legs bound heavily with fine strips of leather. ‍Estimated Period: Mid-20th Century Ex Private Collection, Belgium

Dimensions:

Height: 10.63 in (27 cm)Width: 6.3 in (16 cm)Depth: 3.15 in (8 cm)

Style:

Tribal (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Leather,Wood,Carved

Place of Origin:

Kenya

Period:

Mid-20th Century

Date of Manufacture:

Mid-20th Century

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use.

Seller Location:

London, GB

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU8736243412022

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